AMU to launch course in Islamic chaplaincy from July

Agra | Friday | 18th January, 2019

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“Madrassa students who have religious knowledge can apply for the bridge course in the university. The spiritual teacher should know how to tackle psychological and emotional stress.The syllabus of the course includes English, information technology, personality development and a course on contemporary Islam. Agra: Aligarh Muslim University ( AMU ) has decided to start a one-year post-graduate diploma course in "Islamic Chaplaincy" from July this year to help Madrassa students apply for the post of Muslim chaplains in the Indian Army, jails or hospitals.Talking to TOI, vice chancellor of the university, Dr Tariq Mansoor said that 10 seats have been approved for the course. A senior army official said that religion provides great strength to soldiers in difficult times.Each unit has a mandir, masjid, gurdwara and a church. They can apply for it after graduation..