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Yoga Studies

MA Program

Classical Indology, Track Yoga Studies (M.A.)

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Yoga studies as main focus can now be chosen as part of the Master of Arts in Classical Indology.

The master's program "Indology and Tibetology" is primarily research-oriented.  It also imparts knowledge with application and professional relevance. During the course of study, in-depth knowledge of the subjects Indology and Tibetology is imparted in particularly relevant fields of research and application. Specifically, this means:

  • Acquisition of the ability to independently process primary sources in one of the languages ​​of the four majors (Sanskrit, Tamil, Tibetan)
  • Qualification for theoretical-reflective research in the area of ​​the chosen profile
  • Ability to engage in argumentative academic discurse in different cultural contexts.

When choosing the Indology profile with a focus on Yoga studies, the following study goals are aimed at:

  • Deepening of knowledge of the ancient and middle Indian languages ​​and literatures as well as religion and philosophy with a focus on the origins and development of yoga
  • Deepening of the knowledge of philological methods and their application, also for handwritten texts
  • Acquisition of the ability to linguistically and philologically analyze texts in the Old and Middle Indic languages ​​in order to be able to deal with historical, religious studies and other cultural issues
  • Confidence in dealing with questions relating to the philosophy, history and traditions of yoga from pre-modern times to the present day

Start of Program: Winter term (October 2022)

Degree structure: See document

Venue: this program may be studied online as well as on-site!

Application period:  1 June – 15 July 2022 (for winter term 2022)

Language of Instruction: English

Application process: See document (admission requirements according to profile Indology with focus on Sanskrit)

Contact: Prof. Dr. Harunaga Isaacson, yogastudies.aai@uni-hamburg.de ( yogastudies.aai"AT"uni-hamburg.de)