The Master of Arts degree in Pali aims at providing students an in-depth knowledge in Pali canonical and post canonical literature, language and critical theory of Buddhist doctrinal aspects. The programme intends to broaden knowledge and create skills in students, enabling them to critically analyze the theory of Buddhist Doctrinal aspects, explain and make judgments on social, economic and political conditions reflected in the canonical, post canonical and commentarial literature and perform hermeneutic skills.
Courses offered:
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Status |
PST 601 | Editing and Translating Pali Texts | 3 | C |
PST 602* | Theravada Abhidhamma | 3 | C |
PST 603 | Textual Study-Sutta Literature | 3 | C |
PST 604* | The Buddha Concept | 3 | O |
PST 605 | Pali Grammatical Literature | 3 | C |
PST 606* | Buddhist Monastic Discipline | 3 | O |
PST 607 | Textual Study – Commentarial Literature | 3 | C |
PST 608 | Post Canonical Abhidhamma Literature | 3 | O |
PST 609 | Buddhist Sanskrit Texts | 3 | O |
PST 610 | Pali Composition | 3 | C |
PST 696 | Guided Project | 6 | C |
*Shared with MA in Buddhist Studies.
Students should complete 24 credits from courses and 6 credits from the guided project to complete the degree.
