Enquire for the upcoming batch on Aug 2nd (Indiranagar) and Aug 7th (JP Nagar)

MÃRGA

A Practical Interactive Philosophy Course to Connect deeper with Yourself, the Community and the World

19 Week Course | 2 Hours every Week | 7:30 PM-9:30 PM

Discover paths to meaningful living and to unveil mysteries of inner growth. Make sense of today’s world with the power of ancient wisdom. Experience the joy and adventure of learning authentic life lessons via volunteering.

Join the 5-month journey covering Eastern and Western wisdom through 2-hour sessions every week, with a community of like-minded coursemates.

A course offered by New Acropolis, a school of philosophy in the classical style for today’s times. New Acropolis is an international institution with a 67-year history, and centres spread across 56 countries.

Enquire for the upcoming batch on Aug 2nd (Indiranagar) and Aug 7th (JP Nagar)

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Course Structure

The course comprises 19 sessions and 1 practical seminar in order to emphasize the practical application of the teachings across the 3 areas.

Connect with Yourself

  • Natural Philosophy and the Enigma of Life
  • The Human Being and the Cosmos
  • The Wisdom of Ancient India
  • Inner Voice: The Mysteries of Tibet
  • The Life and Teachings of the Buddha
  • The Wisdom of Ancient China

Connect with Community

  • The Challenges of Coexistence and Living Together
  • Plato’s Allegory of the Cave
  • The Pursuit of Happiness
  • Neoplatonism – an Eclectic Approach
  • Education for Human Development
  • The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
  • Stoic Way of Life

Connect with the World, Humanity and Nature

  • Gaining experience through History
  • Mythology and the Wheel of Life
  • Evolution and the Destiny of Humanity
  • Forging a Better Future through Philosophy

Course Particulars

  • Start the registration process by booking a registration meeting. This is an orientation meeting at the end of which your course enrollment is confirmed.

  • Course fee: Rs. 8500

    Payment schedule:

    Booking of Registration meeting: Rs. 1500
    First instalment (payable at end of registration meeting): Rs. 1500
    Second instalment (payable after 6 weeks from the beginning of the course) – Rs. 2750
    Third instalment (payable after 12 weeks from the beginning of the course) – Rs. 2750

    *You can opt to pay in full at the end of the registration meeting and get a discount of Rs. 1000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No prior knowledge of philosophy is required. This course is for anyone interested in developing a philosophical approach to daily living. The emphasis is on the practicality of philosophy and not the focus on the accumulation of knowledge.

Classes occur once a week from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, across 19 weeks, at our branches in Indiranagar and Jayanagar. The classes happen on-premises to enable a personal and interactive experience. The course also includes individual meetings with the course instructors, a full-day volunteering seminar and a mid-term and final assessment.

The instructors are first and foremost students of philosophy, and have studied with New Acropolis for several years. Instructors undergo a one-year Instructor training program, followed by taking on a role as assistant-teacher. All instructors at New Acropolis conduct classes on a voluntary basis.

There are no discounts offered on the course fee. New Acropolis is a completely volunteer-run organisation – all classes and activities, including the maintenance and operation of our centres and branches, are funded from the income of our courses. The course fee is a basic amount to cover the logistics of the course and operations of the centre.

The Mārga course is the foundational introductory course offered by New Acropolis. Upon successful completion of this course, aspirants may choose to continue with the advanced studies program as members of New Acropolis. Click here for more details on the advanced studies program: https://acropolis.org.in/advanced-courses/

We encourage consistency in the classes. At the same time, for any objective reason you have to miss a class, this can be worked out with the community leader. The most important is communication with the organizing team in case there are any challenges around attendance. In all, it is necessary to have 75% attendance to successfully complete the course and be eligible for the advanced studies.

Yes, course booklets and suggestions for additional reading are provided as part of the course. These support the reflection, recap and further research of interested course participants.

Learn more through:

The New Acropolis international website
The New Acropolis International YouTube channel – annual compilations of activities
The online library of articles written by New Acropolis members and teachers

Enquire for the upcoming batch on Aug 2nd (Indiranagar) and Aug 7th (JP Nagar)

Contact Us

Call: +91 9663804871 | Email: [email protected]

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