A hint of Hindu
Maya Brown
Issue date: 11/18/09 Section: Religion
As a teacher Mitra runs into the topic of religion constantly whether it is in the content of the text for her CVEN class or a heated class discussion, but she continues to remain objective in each of her lessons.
"I think it is my duty as a professional teacher to approach all subject matter with knowledge and responsibility," says Mitra.
While in the classroom, she does her best to remain sensitive to her students' points of view; and especially when she knows that they are different from her own. Taking nothing personally, Mitra is able to conduct class; leaving room for critical examination of all topics.
Some of the non-Catholic professors have voiced that they see great benefits to a Catholic education and Mitra agrees.
"Its focus on ethics and justice as a necessary component of education makes it more valuable than a purely secular education where ethics is just another elective. Distinctive also in Catholic education is an interdisciplinary approach which underlies the conviction that the disciplines support each other in a common pursuit of truth," comments Mitra.
Mitra sets an example for all those students who attend the Mount but do not practice the Catholic religion as she accepts and appreciates the different personal preferences around her. There have been many students who complain about attending a Catholic university that is proud of its background, but as Mitra sees it, those who are of a different religious background have made a conscious choice to take part in the life of this community and should expect to see symbols that express the schools religious identity.
"I do think that the world's religions have also produced some of the most beautiful works of art-visual, musical, etc. I enjoy beautiful works of art of all religious traditions."
Mitra doesn't feel that the Mount needs an abundance of symbols in order to be strong in our faith.
Nevertheless, Mitra is a great example of the versatility of the Mount's community. Being nonjudgmental in her acceptance and recognition of the Catholic faith, Mitra sets a very well poised example for those students who also follow a different faith.
"I think it is my duty as a professional teacher to approach all subject matter with knowledge and responsibility," says Mitra.
While in the classroom, she does her best to remain sensitive to her students' points of view; and especially when she knows that they are different from her own. Taking nothing personally, Mitra is able to conduct class; leaving room for critical examination of all topics.
Some of the non-Catholic professors have voiced that they see great benefits to a Catholic education and Mitra agrees.
"Its focus on ethics and justice as a necessary component of education makes it more valuable than a purely secular education where ethics is just another elective. Distinctive also in Catholic education is an interdisciplinary approach which underlies the conviction that the disciplines support each other in a common pursuit of truth," comments Mitra.
Mitra sets an example for all those students who attend the Mount but do not practice the Catholic religion as she accepts and appreciates the different personal preferences around her. There have been many students who complain about attending a Catholic university that is proud of its background, but as Mitra sees it, those who are of a different religious background have made a conscious choice to take part in the life of this community and should expect to see symbols that express the schools religious identity.
"I do think that the world's religions have also produced some of the most beautiful works of art-visual, musical, etc. I enjoy beautiful works of art of all religious traditions."
Mitra doesn't feel that the Mount needs an abundance of symbols in order to be strong in our faith.
Nevertheless, Mitra is a great example of the versatility of the Mount's community. Being nonjudgmental in her acceptance and recognition of the Catholic faith, Mitra sets a very well poised example for those students who also follow a different faith.
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