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	Overview Masters of Arts degree (Buddhist Studies) is an external programme with the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (University of Kelaniya), Sri Lanka. It is conducted by the Graduate School of Buddhist Studies (Singapore). This is a one-year programme targeted at graduate students with a good first degree in Buddhist Studies or Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies. The programme will enable candidates to pursue further graduate courses leading to Ph.D. in Buddhist studies. Faculty Professor W Chandima Former Vice-Chancellor, Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Ph.D (Lancaster, UK), B.A (Hons. Ceylon), Prof. Cert. in English (Cambridge, UK) Bhikkhuni Dr. Bodhi Ph D, Kelaniya University Professor Sumanapala Galmangoda Ph.D, MA Vice-Chancellor, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Commencement Date 26 February 2010 (Friday) Registration cut-off Date 31 January 2010 Eligibility for Admission Graduate students good first degree in Buddhist Studies or Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies subject to approval from the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies. Structure of Course The course is of the duration of one academic year. The academic year for 2010 will run from 26 February 2010 to 20 November 2010. The course consists of 6 units: * ME 35 - Theravada Traditions: A historical and doctrinal * Pali 1 - Pali * ME01- Buddhist Doctrines of the Pali Nikayas: Analysis and Interpretation * ME06 - Origins of Mahayana and the Earliest Mahayana Sutra * ME 23 - Buddhist Art and Architecture II (Sri Lanka) * ME27 - The Social Dimension of Buddhism A candidate must complete all 6 units and submit a dissertation of 5000 words within an academic year before sitting for the examination. Candidates are required to attend at least 75% of all Lectures and Tutorials in order to qualify for the Exams leading to the Master of Arts degree (Buddhist Studies). Weekly Timetable For each week, there will be 4 hours of lectures The course will be conducted on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons and/nights. Term 1 Friday 7.30pm -9.30pm - ME23 Saturdays 4.30pm - 6.30pm - ME01 Sunday 4.30pm - 6.30pm - ME27 Term 2 Friday 7.30pm -9.30pm - ME35 Saturdays 4.30pm - 6.30pm - ME06 Sunday 4.30 pm -6.30pm - Pali Academic Calendar for Year 2010 The course for 2010 is divided into 2 terms: Term 1 26 Feb 2010 - 18 June 2010 ( 16 weeks) Academic Break 19 June 2010-6 August 2010 (7 weeks) Term 2 7 August 2010 -20 November 2010 (15 weeks) Examination Tentatively 23 - 30 December 2010 Seminars and other programs will be conducted during the term break to allow greater exposure to and more focused studies on specific areas of Buddhist Studies. A detailed schedule of the course will be made available to course candidates. Application Form A copy of the application form is obtainable from the Buddhist Library. Registration Fee: $100.00 Tuition Fees: $3,400.00 Registration Fee is non-refundable. Tuition Fees are not refundable except for one instance only, i.e. if the candidate¡¦s application is not approved by the Postgraduate Institute. Payment is to be made by cash/ cheque. Please do not send cash by post. Cheques should be made payable to the Buddhist Research Society Education Fund. Cheques should be made payable to the Buddhist Research Society Education Fund Please send your completed application form and payment to : Graduate School of Buddhist Studies The Buddhist Library 2, Lorong 24A Geylang Singapore 398526 Further Enquiries Please contact the Buddhist Library at Tel: (65) 6746 8435 Fax: (65) 6741 7689 Email: buddhlib@singnet.com.sg Website:web.www.buddhlib.org.sg Opening hours: Tue- Sat 12.00pm-9.00pm Sun 10.00am - 9.00pm Buddhist Library is closed on Monday.