Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies
Awarded by University of Kelaniya
Conducted by Buddhist Library Graduate School
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies & Sociology is an external programme with the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. It is conducted by the Buddhist Library Graduate School.
Completion of this programme will enable graduates to pursue the Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies awarded by the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies from the University of Kelaniya. This is also offered by the Buddhist Library Graduate School..
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘A’ Level Passes or Equivalent
- Singaporean, Permanent Resident or person with valid residential status in Singapore
- Monastic or lay person
- Buddhist or non-Buddhist
Registration
- Course registration ends on 15 July 2008 (Tue)
- Prospectus and application forms at $20 per set available at the Buddhist Library
- Limited places available
Faculty
- Professor W Chandima
Former Vice-Chancellor, Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
PhD in Philosophy (Lancaster, UK)
- Bhikkhuni Dr. Bodhi
PhD in Philosophy (UOK, SL)
- Mr. Jimmy Fan Tai Fook
BA in Sociology & Philosophy (NUS), Msc (LSE), currently pursuing PhD (ANU)
Course Units
BUDDHIST CULTURE
Level I |
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BUCU E 1015
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Indian Cultural Background and Fundamentals of Buddhist Culture
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BUCU E 1025
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Prescribed Texts and Literary Criticism
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Level II
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BUCU E 2015
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Buddhist Art & Antiquities (South Asia) and Buddhist Social Institutions
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BUCU E 2025
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Buddhist Social Thought, Rituals & Ceremonies
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Level III
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BUCU E 3015
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Geographical Expansion of Buddhist Culture and its Development in Sri Lanka
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BUCU E 3025
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Theravada & Mahayana and Buddhist Attitude to other Religions
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BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY
Level I |
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BUPH E 1015
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Indian Philosophical Background and Early Buddhist Philosophy
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BUPH E 1025
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Prescribed Texts and Development of Buddhist Thought I
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Level II
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BUPH E 2015
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Buddhist Analysis of Mind and Buddhist Ethics
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BUPH E 2025
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Buddhist Social Philosophy, Metaphysical Propositions and Inter-religious Understanding
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Level III
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BUPH E 3015
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Development of Buddhist Thought II and Buddhist Epistemology and Logic
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BUPH E 3025
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Abhidhamma, Buddhist Philosophy and Western Thought
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SOCIOLOGY
Level I |
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SOCI E 1015
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Basic Concepts of Sociology
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SOCI E 1025
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Applied Sociology
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Level II
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SOCI E 2015
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Sociological Theory
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SOCI E 2025
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Culture and Development
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Level III
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SOCI E 3015
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Social Research Methods
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SOCI E 3025
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South Asian Society
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Timetable For Year 1
Semester 1: 01 Sep 2008 - 14 Dec 2008
Time |
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1930h - 2130h
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Indian Cultural Background and Fundamentals of Buddhist Culture
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Indian Philosophical Background and Early Buddhist Philosophy
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Basic Concepts of Sociology
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Semester 2: 09 Mar 2009 - 21 Jun 2009
Time |
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1930h - 2130h
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Prescribed Texts and Literary Criticism
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Prescribed Texts and Development of Buddhist Thought
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Applied Sociology
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No. of lessons per subject:
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15
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No. of hours per subject:
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30
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Semester Break:
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15 Dec 2008 - 08 Mar 2009
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22 Jun 2008 - 26 Jul 2009
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Exam Week:
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13 - 19 Jul 2009
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Course Fees
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Year
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Period
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Amount
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Year 1
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01 Sep 2008 – 31 Jul 2009
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$2,400.00
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Year 2
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01 Sep 2009 – 31 Jul 2010
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$2,400.00
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Year 3
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01 Sep 2010 – 31 Jul 2011
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$2,400.00
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Total
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$7,200.00
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The above are inclusive of examination fees.
Payment Schedule
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Year
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Payment
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Date
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Amount
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Year 1
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1st Payment
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By 15 Jul 2008 with the Application Form
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$1,200.00
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2nd Payment
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By 15 Feb 2009
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$1,200.00
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Year 2
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3rd Payment
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By 1 Aug 2009
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$1,200.00
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4th Payment
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By 15 Feb 2009
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$1,200.00
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Year 3
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5th Payment
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By 1 Aug 2010
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$1,200.00
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6th Payment
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By 15 Feb 2011
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$1,200.00
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Total
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$7,200.00
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Further Enquiries
Please contact the Buddhist Library at:
Tel: (65) 6746 8435 Fax: (65) 6741 7689
Email: buddhlib@singnet.com.sg
Website: www.buddhlib.org.sg
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 12.00pm - 9.00pm
Sun 10.00am – 9.00pm
The Buddhist Library is closed on Monday.
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