Dr. Rubina SaxenaResearch Interests: Theology; Religious Studies; Yoga Asanas & Meditation; Extra Sensory Perceptions & Working Memory; Consciousness Studies, Neuro-theology, EEG related-studies, Computer software, Art & Creativity.
Introduction:Dr. Rubina Saxena has 20 years of Teaching Experience and has 10 years teaching experience for Post graduate Theology courses, 10 years for undergraduate courses in DEI and 20 years for Diploma level courses in DEI Technical College. Presently she is Coordinator for MA Theology Online mode and other Theology courses offered by the Department. She pursued higher studies in Theology along with her work and has teaching been teaching Theology for PGDT, MA and M.Phil courses and PhD coursework subjects for 10 years. She has pursued Diploma in Computer applications from NIT, Mumbai and has proficiency in Computer software. Apart from that she has also remarkably contributed in development of videos and self-learning material (SLM) for preparation of course material for distance education programme of one year certificate course in Dress Designing & Tailoring. She has written Course books CDT 204, CDT 205, CDT 101 and few more for ODL mode of education. Earlier she had been working as freelance designer in Mumbai. Independently she had organized exhibitions for ethnic ladies wear. For three years she had been successfully running her boutique. She has contributed in teaching and preparation of course material for Garment Technology and Textiles departments of Women’s Polytechnic and B.Voc and MVoc courses for Apparel Design and Textiles.
Teaching Assignments:
Odd Semester:
- THD 101 METHODOLOGY OF SCIENCE OF RELIGION
- THD 103 SANT MAT: RELIGION OF SAINTS I
- THD 104 SELF STUDY I
- THD 105 PROJECT I
- THM 401 ADV STUDY-VEDANTA&UNITY OF RELIGION
- THM 402 SPIRITUAL CONSCIOUSNESS
- THM 403 DISSERTATION
- THM 701 ADV. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY& ANALYSIS
- THM 702 RELIGION IN SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES
- CRC 341 Comparative Study of Religion
- MAG 114 Agriculture Heritage
- MCC 111 Indian Culture
Even Semester
- THD 201 STUDY OF RELIGION
- THD 203 SANT MAT: RELIGION OF SAINTS II
- THD 204 SELF STUDY II
- THD 205 PROJECT II
- THM 301 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- THM 302 PRE-DISSERTATION
- THM 701 ADV. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY& ANALYSIS
- THM 702 RELIGION IN SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES
- CEC 441 Indian Culture
- MCC 211 Comparative Study of Religion
Honors and Recognitions:
- Gold Medal in M.Phil Theology, DEI Dayalbagh
- First Prize in Research Fair in DEI Jan 2019
- Distinguished woman in Humanities & Social Sciences Viwa award, Venus International Foundations, 2020
Papers/ Publications:
- Study Of Paranormal Awareness - As Bridge In Between Science And Spirituality, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) ISSN: 2320-2882 | Impact Factor: 5.97
- Nirmal Bhakti And Meditation In Ra-dha-sva-aa-mi Faith-Research Journal 2018 from Sanskrit department.
- Role of Yoga Asanas & meditation in enhancing extra sensory perceptions in University students.
- Role of Yoga Asanas & meditation in survival of soccer players trapped in flooded cave.
- Significance of religious Chanting in various religions.
- Significance of teachings of Srimad Bhagvad Gita in Contribution to Better Worldliness
- The extra sensory perceptions in Indian Epic Mahabharata
Papers in Conference/ Workshop Proceedings:
- Poster Accepted in TSC Conference: Attention without Awareness TSC 2012
- Impact of Samkhya Knowledge system on Bhakti in Sant Mat & Ra-dha-sva-aa-mi Tradition, Workshop on SANKHYA SYSTEM IN SRIMAD BHAGVATAM, ORGANIZED BY ISS Delhi & ICPR at JNU.
Books:
Study Material Books for Theology Courses and CDT/MDT courses, DEI Publications
Book on Theology- In process…
Projects:
Title: A Study on the Impact of Chanting In Raising State Of Consciousness in Major Indian Religions
Duration:2 Years
Status: Principal Investigator
Type: Interdisciplinary Project (Collaborated with Physics & Computer Sc. department DEI, Prof. C.M. Markan Sir)
GRANT:Institute Seed Money for Projects
Amount: 2 Lakhs
- Related Papers: The Neurophysiological Correlates of religious Chants compared to non-religious Chants: An EEG investigation of relaxation & attention
Extension work:
- Production of video lessons & Texts for Theology Courses for Master in Theology Online mode, in English
- Course development work for Theology Courses: MA Theology Online mode course preparation and uploading on Vidyaprasar and VP Stream.
- In-charge & Volunteer- Chaupal-Bhagvad Gita Ke Updesh at DEI Medical Camp (Every Sundays 6.30 AM to 9.30 AM)
- Core Courses (CEC & CRC) Question Paper Setting
- Exhibitions & Displays & Posters
- IQAC + NAAC Yearly Reports
- Time-Table Making
- Yearly Sanskrit Departmental Report, Course Outcomes
- Participation & supervision of students in community agricultural operations Arts Faculty DEI
- Frequent Visits to tribal villages of Rajaborari for Imparting skills training to tribal women
- Teaching assignments at DEI Women’s Polytechnic Diploma Courses- MGT 131; MGT 211 Summer training; MGT 252; MGT 253; MGT263; MGT 272; MGT 281, Yoga classes, CEC, CRC