Contemporary Social Issues in ISKCON: September 20 - September 24, 2010.
ISKCON and Society: September 20 - September 29, 2010.
Bhakti Sastri 2010: September 27 - December 23, 2010.
Introduction to Kavya: September 27 - October 1, 2010.
Conflict Management in Religious Organisations: October 4 - October 8, 2010.
History of ISKCON: September 27 - October 14, 2010.
Prabhupada Retreat: October 19 - October 21, 2010.
Modern and Post-modern Philosophy: October 26 - November 25, 2010.
Classical and Medieval Philosophy: November 1 - November 12, 2010.
Readings in Chaitanya Vaishnava Literature: November 22 - December 3, 2010.
Teacher Training 1: November 22 - November 27, 2010.
Introduction to Hinduism: December 6 - December 17, 2010.

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The building where the campers stayed has been quiet for a few weeks now: the rooms cleaned, the sheets washed. But the memories of the campers and their impact on the community will not be swept away.

Many of the participants (and mentors) had other plans for the summer, other ideas of how to spend their free time away from school and other commitments, but they spent one month on intense spiritual development together, as part of a group that will never be forgotten by all.

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After three academic years of intensive yet gratifying study of Vaishnava texts -- which included analysis, research, and listening to lecturers who travel worldwide and teach various aspects of Caitanya Vaishnavism -- the third-year students of Bhaktivedanta College were regretfully relieved to complete their course work.

Bhaktivedanta College celebrated its eighth graduation ceremony on June 16th, and seven students received a Bachelor of Theology degree. The degree is accredited through the University of Wales Lampeter and is acknowledged everywhere.

Some students will return to their countries, some will continue their education, and others will begin looking for work or a career. All will develop their spiritual lives based on their experiences in Radhadesh.

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From September 27 to December 23, 2010

Introductory session: 27.09.2010.

Module 1
Bhagavad-gita 1-9: Jaya Bhadra Dasi, Braja Bihari Dasa and Yadunandana Swami (27.09.-24.10.2010.)
Exam Module 1: 24.10.2010.

Module 2
Nectar of Devotion: Sudevi Dasi (25.10.-07.11.2010.)
Nectar of Instruction: Mangala Candrika Dasi (08.11.-21.11.2010.)
Sri Isopanisad: Yadunandana Swami (22.11.-26.11.2010.)
Exam Module 2: 28.11.2010.

Module 3
Bhagavad-gita 10-18: Yadunandana Swami, Dinadayal Dasa (29.11.-19.12.2010.)
Exam Module 3: 22.12.2010.

Consolidation ceremony: 23.12.2010.
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The drastic change in climate for some, from desert sun to a breezy valley, is not the only change experienced by the participants at the Radhadesh Summer camp after their arrival at the chateau in the Belgian Ardennes from the bustling cities of Dubai, Toronto, and Moscow.

The unique environment of an ashram life (temple residence) in the countryside also offered a variety of summer activities, including outdoor sports, horseback riding, and sightseeing. All the while the participants learned devotional skills, such as mrdanga (Indian drum), dancing, devotional songs, garland-making, cooking and other aspects of Vaishnava culture.

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Provides students with broad knowledge and an understanding of the main contemporary social issues in ISKCON in light of contemporary and traditional social theory. Considers how these issues shape ISKCON’s development.

Teacher: Braja Bihari Dasa

Identifies the key concepts of both Western and Vedic sociological theory and examines them in the context of present-day ISKCON. By examining changing societies (particularly ISKCON), with the purpose of digesting the sociological constructs that run them, students become able to apply this knowledge in the improvement of relationships, communities, and societies.

Teacher: Urmila Dasi

Introduction to Kavya introduces students to the principal elements of Sanskrit poetry (kavya), its historical development, key authors, and writings. It further aims to enlarge the students’ knowledge and understanding of Hindu and Caitanya-Vaishnava theology by considering the relationship between kavya, scripture, and religious practice.

Teacher: Gopinath Acharya Dasa

Explores the historical development of ISKCON and identifies landmarks in the development of ISKCON thinking; teaches recognition of how changing circumstances within ISKCON shaped the organisation’s view of its identity and mission.


Teacher: Urmila Dasi

Everyone gets into conflicts sooner or later in Kali-yuga. There are both practical and Krishna conscious ways to deal with such situations when they arise. This course addresses those ways. Furthermore, there are skills involved in helping others when they are in conflict, and this course studies those skills. Organizations have learned to deal with conflicts in a proactive and systematic way. This course shows how religious organizations in general, and ISKCON in particular, can set up systems so that there is a smooth and fair process for dealing with conflicts. Such systems can be a key factor in improving an organization's ethos. The course studies the theory behind establishing these systems and the ways to implement the theory.
 
Teacher: Braja Bihari Dasa

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