Founded in 2013, Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities (JSLH) is the fifth school of O. P. Jindal Global University and is at the centre of its vibrant intellectual life. The school provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts education of a global standard. The aim is to educate young adults to become informed citizens of the world who are best equipped to solve the complex problems of our times, approaching them from multiple perspectives and with creativity. Faculty chosen from some of the best institutions across the world facilitate rigorous classroom study combined with experiential learning. JSLH students graduate and go into the world ready for its diverse challenges.
With an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, JSLH offers students a wide and deep exposure to humanities and social science subjects. Students learn in classrooms where they absorb a vast range of materials in collaboration with peers and teachers. They learn through texts, images, visuals, films. Their performance is assessed through written tests, research papers, team and individual presentations. We aim to have students who will become well-rounded individuals with the latitude and temperament to make a mark in any passion they pursue.
The foundation courses exposes a JSLH student to the fundamental ideas of various humanities, social sciences, and visual arts in an integrated manner.
Learning is not always achieved by classroom teaching. We augment these with Discussions, Debate, Hands‐on activities, along with field work and a student’s reflection on the experience.
A student is actively encouraged to pursue the major option depending on their passion. Depending on students’ demand, we introduce new majors as well.
A student’s imagination should not be limited by that of the faculties. A students can ‘design’ their major in consultation with two faculty directors.
To broaden the horizon, and encourage academic and personal growth, JSLH provides its student the opportunity to explore the world outside India. JSLH has collaborations with World’s leading universities. A student can go for short summer visits, or a full semester abroad.
Students along with faculty work with communities throughout India to further common goals through reflection, action and implementation of research.
JSLH has over 40 faculty members who are actively involved in research in their area of expertise. The students are actively encouraged to develop a research mindset even at the undergraduate level.
JSLH faculty members work closely with students to foster a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Our small class sizes (<30 students per class), provide an atmosphere that encourages individual focus and active participation.
JSLH offers a space for the expansion of young minds in an interdisciplinary curriculum rooted in the social sciences and humanities - the first of its kind in India. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, derived from the core values of the mission of the O.P. Jindal Global University, JSLH re-imagines the confines of traditional linear education for the needs of versatile global citizens. Our aim is to break down disciplinary boundaries and redefine what it means to study the arts and humanities in an international context. At JSLH, our distinguished faculty works to create world-class thinkers who are simultaneously innovators. We train students for intellectual mastery, democratic participation, self-expression and advanced life-long learning.