The North American Institute of Zoroastrian Studies was recently launched, as an educational arm of the North American Mobeds Council (NAMC), thanks to Rohinton Rivetna’s initiative in drafting the initial charter, and to NAMC (President – Er. Arda-e-viraf Minocherhomjee) for their resolution to carry the proposal forward. NAMC Vice-President, Er. Tehemton Mirza would be setting up the organization, creating the curriculum and managing operations. The establishment of this institute marks an important milestone for Zoroastrians in North America, marking their coming of age and taking their rightful place as an established religion, among others, in North America.
For over fifty years now, Zoroastrians from the world over have made North America their home – bringing with them their religious practices, traditions and culture, which has been gradually evolving into a tapestry of a new North American Zoroastrian identity. The first-generation Zoroastrians in North America, in the space of a few short years, made remarkable progress in firmly establishing themselves on this North American soil with their Associations, Centers, Dar-e-Mehers and Atash Kadehs, and coming together as FEZANA – the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America.
Religious leaders and Mobeds, likewise came together and established NAMC – the North American Mobeds Council – a consortium of Mobeds with stellar achievements, committed to providing religious guidance to the community and training future Mobeds. In furtherance of this progress, NAMC, at their Annual General Meeting, in September 2020, moved to carry the proposal forward and to formally establish an educational arm of NAMC – ‘The North American Institute of Zoroastrian Studies’. It’s two primary aims would be to train and ordain Mobeds to serve the North American community, and to impart Zoroastrianism at an academic level.
Organizationally, an Advisory Board shall be set up consisting of Senior Mobeds, academics and respected community members to manage the affairs of the Institute. It is envisioned that in time, several North American Zoroastrian Associations will engage the services of full time professional Mobeds, with the Institute providing a cadre of well-trained Mobeds to serve the religious and ministerial needs of our communities. Further, the Institute shall provide and promote education in Zoroastrianism to academics and to members of all faiths.
For more information you can connect with Er. Tehemton Mirza (VP, NAMC) at tmirza@execulink.com . (Website: namcmobeds.org)
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