Nitartha Institute: Overview of Curriculum


		Overview of Curriculum

Overview of Curriculum

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The Institute curriculum is comprised of three main divisions:

In addition, Additional Modules and Courses are offered as an enhancement to the main curriculum of the Institute and extend into other areas of the Ten Aspects of Knowledge. They include:

The Core Curriculum is comprised of four modules (each module consists of one 9-day or two-week session), and can be completed in as little as two years. It is designed for those who want to enhance and deepen their understanding of the view as it applies to their practice with thoroughness and depth, but who want to do so in a timely fashion.

The Comprehensive Curriculum is comprised of eight modules, can be completed in four years, and is for those who want to invest the time in exploring an expanded version of the themes of the Core Curriculum. It is also for, but not limited to, those who want to train as dharma teachers in the Nitartha Teacher Training Program. It is divided into two sections:

Foundation—four modules
Intermediate—four modules

Students who complete the Comprehensive Curriculum are then eligible to continue into the Advanced Curriculum courses.

The first session courses are identical for the Core and Comprehensive Curriculums, thus it is not necessary to choose one’s path until after Session 1. There is some flexibility to switch after two sessions as well.

University students and/or those seeking credit at their institutions:

Courses are equivalent to a 3-credit university course with 15 contact hours per credit (45 hours total). Students interested in gaining credit from their home institution for Nitartha courses should contact the Institute at info@nitarthainstitute.org.