MGPS: Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies(ODL) Apply Now

Introduction

The main objective of the programme is to promote both theoretical and applied research in Gandhian Studies, Peace, Conflict Management and Social Regeneration. In the age of globalization, there is a need for alternative models of development. Today across the World Gandhian studies is being looked upon as an important contribution towards these objectives. The masters Programme in Gandhi and Peace Studies is a specialized area for those who are interested in understanding evaluation and implementation of Gandhian model of development and conflict resolution. Accordingly, the course will contain Gandhi’s views and perceptions on economic, social, gender, political, environmental and sustainable development issues. It will also contain critiques and evaluation of Gandhian concepts, its relevance in the contemporary world and contributions made by Gandhian scholars in the further development of Gandhian thought and progress. The primary thrust of the programme is to expose learners, particularly the younger generation, to the thoughts and ideas of Gandhi and its place in the contemporary world.

Objective

To provide opportunities of higher studies to the learners

  • To provide quality education at post-graduate level in theoretical and applied Gandhian & Studies Peace. Conflict Management and Social Regeneration.
  • To provide an in-depth knowledge in the area of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and enable the learners to specialize in one of the Gandhian models of development.
  • To provide the learners the opportunities of continuing higher education at the M.Phil/Ph.D.level.
  • To widen the scope of the learners for further research, training and career opportunities in economic, social, gender, political, environmental and sustainable development issues.
  • To enable the learners to join careers in teaching research, NGOs in Peace making and Peace building.

Courses Structure

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MGP-001: Gandhi: The Man and His Times

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

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MGP-002: Philosophy of Gandhi

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

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MGP-003: Gandhi‘s Social Thought

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

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MGP-004: Gandhi’s Political Thought

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

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MGP-005: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

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MGPE-009: Gandhi in the 21st Century

Credits: 4
Yearly 2

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MGPE-012: Women and Peace

Credits: 4
Yearly 2

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MGPE-014: Gandhi, Ecology and Sustainable Development

Credits: 4
Yearly 2

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MGPE-015: Introduction to Research Methods

Credits: 4
Yearly 2

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MGPE-016: Human Rights: Indian Perspective

Credits: 4
Yearly 2

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