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

Diploma in Philosophy

From June 2013 onwards, as suggested by Università Pontificia Salesiana (UPS), Rome, Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy offers an intensive, two-year Diploma Course in Philosophy designed to impart comprehensive philosophical foundation for candidates to the Catholic priesthood and religious life.
Interactive Smart Classroom Lecture — Two-Year Diploma affiliated with Università Pontificia Salesiana (UPS), Rome.
Interactive Smart Classroom Lecture — Two-Year Diploma affiliated with Università Pontificia Salesiana (UPS), Rome.

Academic Framework & Objectives

The Diploma program bridges classical Western philosophy, rich Indian traditions, Christian scholastic metaphysics, and contemporary existential thought. The academic year consists of 210 days spread over three trimesters per year, demanding rigorous academic devotion and original scientific investigation.

Graduation Credentials

Upon successful completion of all core treatises, auxiliary courses, languages, term papers, comprehensive written and oral examinations, and public defense of the scientific dissertation, candidates are awarded the Diploma in Philosophy under the authority of the Salesian Pontifical University.

Quick Facts

  • Duration: 2 Years (6 Trimesters)
  • Total Credits: 121 – 144 Credits
  • Class Hours/Credit: 12 Hours (45 min)
  • Affiliation: UPS Rome
  • Annual Class Days: 173 Days
  • Total Academic Days: 210 Days
RUA Computer Lab and scholastic research facilities supporting philosophical dissertations.
RUA Computer Lab and scholastic research facilities supporting philosophical dissertations.