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.