The Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies aims at providing foundation knowledge of the theory of Buddhist doctrinal aspects and Buddhist art and culture. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to describe and analyze the theory of Buddhist doctrinal aspects and explain the social, economic and political conditions reflected in Buddhism. The programme will satisfy the qualification to follow higher degree programmes in Buddhist Studies.
Courses offered:
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Status |
BST 501* | Seminar in Research Methodology for Pali & Buddhist Studies | 3 | C |
BST 502 | Background to Early Buddhism | 3 | C |
BST 503* | Buddhism in the Pali Canon | 3 | C |
BST 504 | Development of Buddhist Doctrines | 3 | C |
BST 505 | Buddhism in Modern Sri Lanka | 3 | C |
BST 506* | Pali Textual Studies | 3 | C |
BST 507* | Buddhist Sanskrit Texts | 3 | O |
BST 508 | Buddhist Culture of Ancient Sri Lanka | 3 | C |
BST 509 | Asian Religious Thought and Culture | 3 | O |
*Shared with Postgraduate Diploma in Pali.
Students are required to earn 27 credits from the above courses to complete the programme.
