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Postgraduate Diploma in Pali

PGIHS > Postgraduate Diploma in Pali

The Postgraduate Diploma in Pali intends to provide students knowledge of Pali literature, language and critical theory of doctrinal aspects of Buddhism. On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to explain the theory of Buddhist doctrinal aspects and the social, economic and political conditions reflected in the early texts and to perform hermeneutic skills. The programme will satisfy the required qualification to follow higher degree programmes in Pali.

Courses offered:

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Status

PST 501*

Seminar in Research Methodology for Pali and Buddhist Studies

3

C

PST 502

Pali Prescribed Texts

3

C

PST 503*

Buddhism in the Pali Canon

3

C

PST 504

Pali Translation and Composition

3

C

PST 505

Pali Grammar and Syntax

3

C

PST 506*

Pali Textual Studies

3

C

PST 507*

Buddhist Sanskrit Texts

3

C

       *Shared with Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies.

 Apart from the above courses, students are required to complete courses equivalent to 6 credits from other disciplines. Due to insufficient number of applicants, the programme may not be offered regularly.