Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies (PGDIS)
₹200.00
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies (PGDIS) is an advanced course for those who completed their graduate level degrees including BTh/BD/MDIV/ and equivalent degrees. It is a foundational course for students who are intending to pursue their PhD in Indigenous knowledge.
Description
About this program
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies (PGDIS) is an advanced course for those who completed their graduate level degrees including BTh/BD/MDIV/ and equivalent degrees. It is a foundational course for students who are intending to pursue their PhD in Indigenous knowledge.
Objectives of the Programme
An overall objectives of the programme are to promote Indigenous Knowledge and equip students with necessary knowledge and skills for effective leadership and contribution in the church and society. Detailed objectives of the courses are given in the detailed Syllabi.
Structure of the Programme
Post Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies is a 32 credit hours programme covering 12 months or Two Semesters commencing from August 2020 to June 2021. The programme combines both theory and practical methods of learning including a study tour to neighbouring states and countries. The approach is necessarily interdisciplinary and the preferred methodologies are Constructivist Grounded Theory and Critical Indigenous theory. There are five foundational courses, two compulsory and sixteen electives from optional courses. Dissertation is compulsory for all the students in the second semester.
Requirements for Graduation
- Students must satisfy the University requirement of 32 Credits in total
- Students must attend Orientation Programme at the beginning of their programme
- Students must produce a field research report in 500 words at the end of the course
- Students must clear their papers within 12 months from the date of registration
- Students must complete a dissertation of 10,000 words by the end of the course.
Faculty
There are Thirteen faculty members out of which, Three Core faculty, Seven Visiting Faculty, Two Seminar resource persons and Three Local Mentors. Except the local mentors, all the Thirteen teaching faculty members are PhD degree holders including two celebrated scholars from the UK and US.
Fee Structure
| Particular | Amount in Rs. | Payment Date (For Semester 1) | Payment Date (For Semester 2) |
| Application Fee | 200 | Time of application | |
| Registration Fee | 500 + GST | Time of Registration | |
| University Course Fee | 4000 + GST | Time of Admission | |
| Convocation Fee | 3500 | Time of Convocation | |
| Accumulative Transcript | 1000 | After Convocation | |
| Graduation Certificate | 1500 | Time of Convocation | |
| Semester Fee | 8000 | Semester Registration in August | Semester Registration in December |
| Establishment Fee | 3000 | Time of Registration | |
| Total | 27,200 | 15,700 | 11,500 |
Semester wise subject distribution and credit hours
Semester 1 (16 Credits)
| Code | Course Allotment | CR | Time | Teacher |
| PGDIS 500 | Research and Writing Skills | 2 | Aug | Dr JH/Dr JK |
| PGDIS 501 | Indigenous Methodologies | 2 | Aug | Dr JH/Dr.SB |
| PGDIS 502 | Intro to Indigenous Knowledge | 2 | Sept | Dr JK/Dr BLN |
| PGDIS 503 | Intro to Indigenous People’s History | 2 | Oct | Dr JH |
| PGDIS 504 | Foundation for Indigenous People’s Identity | 4 | Nov | Dr JH/Dr David |
| PGDIS 505 | Documentation of Indigenous Wisdom | 2 | Dec | Mr Biby Sam |
| PGDIS 506 | Myth, Meanings and Indigenous Epistemology | 2 | Dec | Fr Peter |
Semester 2 (16 Credits)
| Code | Course Allotment | CR | Time | Teacher |
| PGDIS 550 | Indigenous Arts and Christian Theology | 2 | Jan/Feb | Dr JH/Dr JK |
| PGDIS 551 | Indigenous People, Land and the Biblical World | 2 | Feb/Mar | Fr Peter |
| PGDIS 552 | Indigenous Knowledge/Wisdom and Ecology | 2 | Jan/Feb | Dr JH |
| PGDIS 553 | Indigenous People of NEI and World Christianity | 2 | Mar/Apr | Dr JH/Dr David |
| PGDIS 554 | Indigenous People and Alternative Media | 2 | Apr/May | Dr HM |
| PGDIS 555 | Dissertation | 6 | May-Jun |
Reference
| Jangkholam – JH | BL Nongbri – BLN | Hangpi Manlun – HM |
| James Krabil – JK | Songram Basumatary – SB | David Smith – David |
| Peter Haokip – Peter | Hemchon Chongloi – HC | Zamminlien Lhungdim – ZL |
Learning Objectives
- PGDIS degree holders are eligible to apply for ThM-PhD Integrated Programme of MLCU or any other Doctoral Programmes as approved by the University.
- They could also apply for lateral entry into Master programmes at MLCU and do a PhD.
Requirements
- BA/BD/MDiv/MTh/B.Th (Catholic Seminary Degree) or equivalent with work experience
- Experienced Ordained pastors/Evangelists/NGO workers
- Members of Village Authority/CSOs etc who have completed their graduation or equivalent
- Clearance of Entrance Examinations/Tests consisting Commitment for higher education, General Knowledge, and English Language.
