Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies
The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies is a pioneering department at the University of Kelaniya, which was known as the ‘Buddhist Faculty’ in the period of the Vidyālankāra University. The main purpose of the Department is to promote vast areas of study and research on Buddhism giving privotal attention to the Pāli Canon while also academically scrutinizing the teachings of the Buddha together with its philosophical and cultural aspects. Indeed, the mission of the Department is to enable the students to handle the expanding field of Buddhist Studies successfully.
Consequently, Pāli, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Culture, Buddhist Psychology are the main subjects in the curricula of this Department. It offers Degrees on Buddhist Studies at undergraduate, (both the General and Honours Degrees), and Postgraduate levels (B.A./M.A./M.Phil./Ph.D.). As a result of the interest in the study of Buddhism, this Department has acquired a remarkable increase in fame among other academic Buddhist institutions not only in Sri Lanka but also overseas. Thus, a remarkable number of foreign students, from various countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Bangladesh, are pursuing their academic goals at this Department. Further, countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and China conduct their academic works in their respective Buddhist Studies institutions and conferment of degrees following the subject syllabus and other relevant guidelines at the Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies in the University of Kelaniya.
Consequently, Pāli, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Culture, Buddhist Psychology are the main subjects in the curricula of this Department. It offers Degrees on Buddhist Studies at undergraduate, (both the General and Honours Degrees), and Postgraduate levels (B.A./M.A./M.Phil./Ph.D.). As a result of the interest in the study of Buddhism, this Department has acquired a remarkable increase in fame among other academic Buddhist institutions not only in Sri Lanka but also overseas. Thus, a remarkable number of foreign students, from various countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Bangladesh, are pursuing their academic goals at this Department. Further, countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and China conduct their academic works in their respective Buddhist Studies institutions and conferment of degrees following the subject syllabus and other relevant guidelines at the Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies in the University of Kelaniya.
Language
English
Studies and Length
30 / 60 Credits
Level
SLQF 9 / 10
Time & Location
1 / 2 Year | Sri Lanka
Objectives
The course is aimed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of Pāli Buddhism, Buddhist Psychology and Psychological Counseling, Buddhism and Social problems, International Trends of Buddhism, Buddhist Literary Criticism, in which students are expected to be aware of the Theravāda primary sources and various trends depicted through which.
Notice Board
Enrollment of students for the 2025/27 academic year. Apply now….
Course Structure
Title of the Course Unit | Code Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Study of Canonical Texts | MABS 53015 | 05 |
Buddhist Psychology and Counselling | MABS 53025 | 05 |
Buddhism and Social Problems | MABS 53035 | 05 |
International Trends of Buddhism | MABS 53045 | 05 |
Buddhist Literary Criticism | MABS 53055 | 05 |
Research Methods | MABS 53065 | 05 |
Research Dissertation | MABS 6306W | 30 |
Coordinators
Ven. Walasmulle Bhaddiya Thero
Lecturer & Coordinator
B.A.(BPU), M.A. (Kel'ya), M.A.B.C. (PGIPBS, Kel’ya)
Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies
Faculty of Humanities
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka.
Office : +94 112 903 731
Mobile : +94 718 605 582
Email : bhaddiya@kln.ac.lk
B.A.(BPU), M.A. (Kel'ya), M.A.B.C. (PGIPBS, Kel’ya)
Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies
Faculty of Humanities
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka.
Office : +94 112 903 731
Mobile : +94 718 605 582
Email : bhaddiya@kln.ac.lk
Ms.Tharini Sasmitha Sudusinghe
Course Assistant
Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies
Faculty of Humanities
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka.
Mobile : +94 742 201 730
Email : tharinisuok@gmail.com
Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies
Faculty of Humanities
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka.
Mobile : +94 742 201 730
Email : tharinisuok@gmail.com