A three year course conducted by the Buddhist & Pali College of Singapore located at Mangala Vihara (Buddhist Temple). We are affiliated to the Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka.
| Programme Title | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Buddhist Studies |
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| Eligibility | Completion of Diploma in Buddhism or any other exam approved by the Buddhist & Pali University |
| Class Commencement | January each year |
| Date and Time | Sun : 2.00 pm to 5.15 pm Tue : 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm Thu : 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm |
| Course Length | Three years |
| Venue | Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple, 3rd Floor |
| Age group | Above 18 years of age |
| Fees | Free-of-charge - Course Fees Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka (in USD only): GAQ : US$280 (US$30 for Registration + US$250 for Exam Fees) BA Part 1: US$330 (US$30 for Registration + US$300 for Exam Fees) BA Part 2: US$330 (US$30 for Registration + US$300 for Exam Fees) Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple: S$260 - Maintenance Fees |
| Enquiry | Enquire BPC Administrator, Maureen Aw (9628-2069) |
| Registration Instruction | Upon completion of Diploma in Buddhism |
| Organized by | BPC (Buddhist and Pali College) |
| Course content | First Year - General Arts Qualifying (GAQ) 1. Pre-Buddhist Indian Thought 2. Emergence of Buddhism and Basic Buddhist Teachings 3. Pre-Buddhist Indian Culture 4. Origin of Buddhism and Fundamentals of Culture 5. Introduction to Pali Grammar 6. Pali Prescribed Texts I Second Year - Bachelor of Arts (BA) Part I 1. Philosophy of Early Buddhist Schools 2. Philosophy of Mahayana Buddhist Schools 3. Buddhist Culture in South Asia 4. The Buddhist Social Institutions 5. Pali Prescribed Texts 2 6. Pali Commentarial Literature Third Year - Bachelor of Arts (BA) Part 2 1. Buddhist Social Concepts 2. Buddhism and Contemporary Thought 3. Buddhist Culture in East Asia 4. Buddhist Art 5. History of Pali Canonical Literature 6. Pali Language/Analytical Study Please refer to the course syllabus for details. |
| Examination | In December (first 3 weeks), conducted at College by Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka in Singapore. |
| Remarks | Successful candidates are eligible to proceed for the 1-year Master of Arts (MA) in Buddhist Studies |