A one 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 | Diploma in Buddhism |
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Eligibility | Above 18 years of age. Ability to read and write English. Some basic knowledge of Buddhism would be an advantage. |
Registration Date | 14th Aug to 25 Sep 2022 |
Course Previews | Register Course Previews Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple Date: 10 Sep 2022, Saturday Time: 2pm - 4pm Poh Ming Tse Temple Date: 17 Sep 2022, Saturday Time: 2pm - 4pm |
Class Commencement | 9 Oct 2022 to 31 Oct 2023 Exams: 3rd week of Oct 2023 (tentative) |
Venue, Date and Time | Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple 2nd Floor - Chew Quee Neo Hall Tue: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Sun: 2.00pm - 5.15pm Starts: 9 Oct 2022 Poh Ming Tse Temple 438 Dunearn Road S289613 Tue: 7.30pm - 9.30 pm Fri: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Starts: 11 Oct 2022 |
Course Length | One year |
Attendance | At least 70% during one year course |
Age group | Above 18 years of age |
Fees | Registration and Exam Fee: S$220 Maintenance: S$260 Total: S$480 |
Enquiry | Enquire BPC Administrator, Maureen Aw (9628-2069) and Sandra Koh (9129-7763) |
Register | Application Form Registration for Diploma in Buddhism submit as follows: - Application Form - 2 passport sized photos - Copy of I/C - Registration/Maintenance Fees |
Organized by | BPC (Buddhist and Pali College) |
Course content | 1. Early Buddhism - Basic Doctrines 2. Buddhist Social Dimensions 3. Geographical Expansion of Theravada Buddhism 4. Early History of Buddhism up to 3rd Century B.C. 5. Pali Qualifying Paper For more information on the subject, please refer to the course syllabus. |
Course Notes | |
Examination | October, conducted at College by Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka in Singapore. |
Remarks | Successful candidates are eligible to proceed to the 3-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) and then the 1-year Master of Arts (MA) in Buddhist Studies. |