IGNOU launches three courses on Mahatma Gandhi and Peace Studies

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched three new modular programmes on Mahatma Gandhi and Peace Studies.

Admissions to the courses -- MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPS), PG Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS) and PG Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS) -- will commence from next month, a IGNOU release said.

According to the University, the MAGPS programme, which can be completed between two and five years, provides in-depth knowledge in Gandhian thoughts, peace studies and conflict resolution. A graduate in any discipline is eligible to join the programme for July 2012 session.

The PGDGPS programme, which can be completed between one to three years, imparts knowledge particularly on the ideas of Gandhi on social, economic, political, sustainable and environmental issues.

"It develops peace methods from the inter-disciplinary perspectives to train the participants in peace making and conflict resolution in real life situations. The diploma holders can then join media, NGOs or opt for teaching and research," the release said.

The PGCGPS programme is of minimum six months and maximum two years duration which shall comprehend Gandhi's vision of peace and non-violent activism. "It shall widen the horizon of student to understand the Gandhi's concept of world order for global peace and security," the University said.

The last date to apply for all these programmes is July 30 without late fee, and August 14 with late fee of Rs 200.