Jain Academy & World Council for Jain Academies

(Charity Nos. 1018833, 1081222)
 
Jain Academy (JA) was established in 1991; Jain Academy Foundation of North America (JAFNA) was established in 1995. Both merged in 1999 to form the World Council of Jain Academies (WCJA). JA functions as the European HQ for the WCJA.

Mission
Promotion of the Academic Education of the Jain Culture and Society

Objectives
Establishment of Jain Studies in Academic Institutions, Schools and Community Centres and guidance to them for curriculum and lectures 

Publication of bulletin, journal, books and literature on Jainism

Organizing lectures, workshops and conferences, and participation in  interfaith activities; advice to public institutions on Jainism and its values

Activities
Sponsored Jain Course at the De Montfort University, Leicester

Established The Jain Academic Educational and Research Center and The Chair in Jainology at Mumbai University, India and currently advising its development

Sponsored a course on Jainism and first two WCJA lectures at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London.

Established Department of Jain Studies at the Faculty of Comparative Religions, Antwerp, Belgium and currently sponsoring it

Supports International School for Jain Studies in India

Further Information:
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Fax:  020 8922 7619
 
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