THE RETREAT – DON BOSCO, (Salesian Post-Novitiate), Yercaud – 636 601, Salem Dt., Tamil Nadu, India.
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ADMISSION Admissions Open for Academic Year 2026-27: 2-Year Diploma in Philosophy (Affiliated to UPS, Rome) • National Seminar on Contemporary Indian Philosophy & Hermeneutics scheduled for next month • URGENT Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophical Studies: Call for Research Papers Vol. 18 Issue 1 •
Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy
The Retreat – Don Bosco · Est. 1950 · Yercaud
Salesian Institute of Philosophy — Post-Novitiate Formation | Università Pontificia Salesiana, Rome
"Let Him Illumine Our Mind!" — Ṛg Veda 3.62.10 (Gāyatrī Mantra)
 UPS Rome Affiliated
 Diploma in Philosophy
Since 1950
Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy

Academic Programme

The curriculum of studies is multidisciplinary in which philosophy plays a vital role of integrating ‘faith, culture and life’ through serious dialogue with Indian thought, Western metaphysics, and the educational sciences.
Inaugural Address & Academic Discourse for the Diploma in Philosophy
Inaugural Address & Academic Discourse for the Diploma in Philosophy

Distribution of Academic Credits

Discipline Domain Minimum Credits Maximum Credits Key Subject Areas
Philosophy 81 86 Systematic Philosophy, History of Western & Indian Philosophy, Seminars
Educational & Humanistic Science 12 18 Education, General Psychology, Sociology & Indian Social Problems, Media
Theology 12 14 Christian Mystery, Sacred Scripture, Liturgy, Catechetics
Languages 10 18 English Language & Literature, Latin, Vernacular (Tamil)
Salesiana 06 08 Preventive System, Salesian History, Spirituality, Don Bosco Writings
TOTAL ALLOTMENT 121 Credits 144 Credits Comprehensive 2-Year Full Cycle