Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies

Awarded by University of Kelaniya
Conducted by Buddhist Library Graduate School

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○ Overview
○ Course Structure and Modules
○ Schedule
○ Faculty
○ Pre-requisites
○ Registration
○ Course Preview and Further Enquiries

Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Buddhist Studies is an external programme with the University of Kelaniya Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka. It is conducted by the Buddhist Library Graduate School in Singapore.

This programme is an avenue for interested participants to deepen their understanding of Buddhism, and it also enables candidates to pursue further graduate courses leading to a PhD in Buddhist Studies. The course is targeted at graduate students with a good first degree in Buddhist Studies or Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies.

Course Structure and Modules

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Schedule

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Faculty

Venerable Dr. Wiloye Wimalajothi

  • Resident Monk of Buddhist Library
  • Ph. D., MA, BA (Special); Former Assistant Lecturer of Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya

Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka

  • Resident Monk of Buddhist Library (Designate)
  • Department Coordinator and Lecturer in Buddhist Studies, International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Sri Lanka (until Dec 2023)

Dr. Rathnasiri Rathnayaka

  • Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Buddhist Thought, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (PGIPBS), University of Kelaniya

Prof. Wasantha Priyadarshana

  • Professor of Buddhist Culture, PGIPBS
  • Visiting Professor of Buddhist Psychology, Sitagū Ketumati Buddhist Academy, Taungou, Myanmar & Malaysian Buddhist Academy

Pre-requisities

  • A bachelor’s degree in any field

Registration

  • Registration Fee: S$100 (non-refundable) | Tuition Fee S$3,600 (non-refundable)

Course Preview and Further Enquiries

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