Delhi University's LSR offers course in Parsi culture in Summer School 2025
This year's summer school, offered by the premier institution's Internal Quality Assurance Cell, will offer three online certification courses in its summer school.
One of the courses, namely 'An Introduction to Zoroastrianism – Continuity and Change', is aimed at building an understanding Parsi culture and heritage, and the evolution of the Zoroastrian belief system. It will also put an emphasis on the migration of the Parsi community, the integration and diversity of its diaspora, and their contributions to modern India.
The course will delve into the Parsi artistic expressions and explore embroidery and devotional music. It will also help students analyse the role and representation of women in Parsi culture.
Comprising 12 online sessions, from June 23 to July 2, the course will require 80 per cent attendance for students to attain completion certificates. The course is open to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students from all disciplines.
The other courses offered this year are 'Timeless lessons – Gita & Psychological Insights' and 'Bharat Bodha: Ancient Indian Wisdom & its Contemporary Relevance'.
For more details on the course and enrolment, interested candidates can visit LSR's official website — lsr.edu.in.
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