Indian Knowledge Systems - Minor Degree Program
Bharatiya Science Foundations
CODE : SKF-MDP-101
Minor Degree Programs (MDP)
Siddhanta proudly offers a range of Minor Degree Programs that integrate Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into modern education. These programs blend ancient wisdom with contemporary relevance, providing students with a holistic understanding of Bharatiya traditions.
Designed to be transformative, the courses offer foundational knowledge, specialized insights, and practical applications rooted in IKS.
To earn a Minor Degree, students engage in an immersive and interdisciplinary curriculum
- Courses Per Minor: 9 to 12 Course Papers (CPs)
- Credit per Course Paper: 2 to 3 credits
MDP I - Bharatiya Science Foundations
Minor Degree: 22 Credits | Semester Layout: 6 | Level: Under-Graduate
About the course
Cognition has been a core focus in Bharatiya knowledge traditions, with thinkers developing scientific frameworks to enhance reasoning and generate new disciplines. However, these valuable cognitive sciences and knowledge modeling techniques are largely absent from modern education. This Minor Degree Program in Bharatiya Science Foundations addresses this gap by introducing students to India's structured cognitive heritage rooted in the shaastra tradition. By integrating these insights with contemporary fields, the program strengthens research, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary application.
Foundation & Core Courses
| Course Name | Credits | Semester | Minor Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Knowledge Ecosystem | 2 | 1 | FC |
| Indic Reasoning and Debating | 2 | 2 | DC |
| Scientific Thinking | 1 | 3 | DC |
| Structure and Method of Indic Sciences | 2 | 4 | DC |
Minimum Credits to be earned for MDP: 18-20 Credits
(FC) - Foundation Core |
(DC) - Discipline Core |
(DE) - Discipline Elective
Elective Courses
| Course Name | Credits | Semester | Minor Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Psychology | 3 | 5 | FC |
| Indic Wellness Science Ayurveda | 1 | 1 | DE |
| Indic Behavioral Science | 1 | 4 | DE |
| Indic Science of Language | 1 | 2 | DE |
| Indic Science of Beauty | 1 | 6 | DE |
| Indic Science of Governance | 1 | 3 | DE |
| Jain Mathematics | 2 | 3 | DE |
| Indic Meta Thinking | 1 | 6 | DE |
| The Science and Art | 1 | 1 | DE |
| Indic Town Planning and Architecture | 2 | 4 | DE |
| Sustainability Water Management | 1 | 6 | DE |
Program Learning Outcomes
This program enables students to
- Understand cognitive processes and analytical depth in Bharatiya knowledge traditions.
- Analyse knowledge building, organization, and modelling through Indic epistemology.
- Identify and apply knowledge structures and reasoning models in familiar disciplines.
- Promote innovation by integrating Bharatiya frameworks into modern domains.
Potential Career Options
Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in
- Roles in policy research, debate and argumentation, and cognitive research.
- Opportunities in Al, NLP, computational cognition, and ontology development.
- Fields such as machine learning, data analysis, and cognitive computing.
