The School for Rupanugas continues its mission of offering spiritually enriching educational opportunities to devotees worldwide. As part of the ongoing observances marking 50 years since the disappearance of Srila Prabhupada and 60 years of ISKCON, we are pleased to introduce our upcoming Srila Prabhupada Introductory Course, a thoughtfully designed program aimed at helping devotees understand and appreciate the life, mood, mission, and teachings of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada.
This course provides a valuable opportunity for new devotees, as well as preachers and leaders, to deepen their connection with Srila Prabhupada by studying the significant events of his life and understanding the extraordinary efforts he made to establish and spread Krishna consciousness throughout the world. The course is currently recommended for devotees preparing for initiation, and it may become mandatory in the future, similar to the ISKCON Disciple Course (IDC).
Atul Krsna Das from the ISKCON Education Ministry awards Rupanuga Bhakta Das a certification to teach the course.
Rupanuga Bhakta Das (center) with other devotees receiving their certificates.
What is the aim of the course?
Through this course, we aim to familiarize students with the significant events in Srila Prabhupada’s life, help them appreciate his struggles in establishing and developing the Krishna consciousness movement, and deepen their understanding of his mood and mission so they can help perpetuate it for future generations. The course also seeks to inspire students to imbibe the ideals reflected in Srila Prabhupada’s life and character.
Rupanuga Bhakta Das will facilitate the course, and it will be conducted in English.
Online Thematic Bhakti Shastri Course
ISKCON Baltimore, in collaboration with The School for Rupanugas, is offering a structured six-month online Bhakti Shastri course for devotees seeking a deeper and more systematic understanding of key Vaishnava scriptures.
The course is designed around thematic, interactive sessions rather than lecture-only learning. It is suitable for devotees preparing for initiation, preachers, leaders, and anyone interested in strengthening their scriptural foundation and practical understanding of Krishna consciousness.
What makes this course unique?
- Complete Bhakti Shastri course in six months
- Live, interactive, activity-based sessions
- Theme-oriented learning designed for students
- Access to course recordings
- Opportunity to receive a Bhakti Shastri degree from the ISKCON Board of Examination upon successful completion of all requirements
Course details
Language: English
Mode: Fully online through Zoom
Schedule: Every Sunday, except festival days
Course dates: September 6, 2026 – March 21, 2027
Class time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Duration: Six months
Registration
Registration is now open. The last date to register is August 31, 2026. Seats are limited.
For questions, contact +91 9068593465 on WhatsApp.