DHARMARAM ACADEMY FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION

Objectives

Make theological, philosophical and religious studies easily accessible to the general public
Impart these studies with a harmonious synthesis of the Indian, Eastern, and Western genius
Promote mature Christian leadership among the laity through intellectual and faith formation
Help people of other faiths to know Christianity and its basic world view

Salient Features

Choice of various disciplines: (1) Philosophy, (2) Theology, (3) Canon Law, (4) Spiritual Theology, (5) Counselling Psychology, (6) Biblical Studies,
(7) Formative Spirituality
Major part of the study can be undertaken through Correspondence and the rest through contact classes and practical sessions.
The contact classes are for ten days, which will be held every year in
the second half of the month of May.

Target Groups

All seekers of knowledge, especially, catechism teachers, students, youth, professionals, employers, teachers, preachers, lay ministers, etc.

Eligibility and Admission

Degree from a recognised College/University
Applicant should be of age less than 65.
You may register for the course at any time during the academic year. Being a Distance Education Programme, we admit students through out the academic year.
This is a one year programme. Students are supposed to complete the requirements of the programme within one year from the date of admission. Anyone who needs an extension of duration should get due permission from the Course Director.
Send dully filled application forms via E-mail. After verification and remittance of course fee, an acknowledgement mail will be sent to the registered mail with admission details.
It is advised that applicants contact us through email or phone before sending the application form.

Fee Structure

Fee for any PG Diploma Course including the course materials = Rs. 7700/- ($ 400 for foreign students)
Merit scholarships are available for deserving students.
Total amount is to be remitted to DVK office either by Bank transfer or online Payment at the time of registration. The payment should be made in favour of “Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore.”

Structure of the Courses

Each year a set of subjects for 40 credits will be chosen from among subjects prescribed for each PG Diploma Programme.
Upon registration, the student will be provided with course materials for the first part and after the successful completion of the assignments of this part, the course materials for the rest will be given.
Apart from the assignments, at the completion of courses the student will submit a research paper on a relevant theme, approved by the coordinator of the concerned course.
The theme of the research paper shall be selected during contact class. The length of the research paper shall be between 10,000 and 15,000 words.
Instruction in the methodology of research writing will be offered at the time of contact classes.

Evaluation Methods and Awarding of Marks

Each of the courses in a discipline will have the following pattern of evaluation: 1) Written Assignment/Case Study = 55% (600) 2) Attending Contact Classes = 18% (200) 3) Objective Type Examination and Viva = 18% (200) 4) Research Paper = 9% (100)
Online/electronic submission of the written assignments is encouraged.

Awarding of Post Graduate Diploma

P G Diploma will be issued from DVK on the successful completion of the course with 50% aggregate marks.
Passing grade for each individual subjects will be 40%.
Upon request and payment of the required fees, Certificate will be sent by post to successful candidates.

For Enquires and Admission

Dr. Benny Tharakunnel, CMI
Director, DADE
Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram
Dharmaram College P.O.
Bangalore - 560029, India
Tel: 080-41116170, 41116333, 9480732249; Fax: 080-41116000
Email: dadebangalore@gmail.com, office@dade.in
www.dade.in