Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy
The Buddhist philosophy degree programme is an undergraduate course specially designed to meet the needs of those students wishing to pursue a profession in Buddhist Philosophy in institutions, academia such as: peace activist, researcher/ scholar, counsellor, religious advisor etc. national and international level. The degree programme is based on scientific studies in Buddhist philosophy and a multidisciplinary academic approach to Buddhist philosophy and field of religious studies. At the completion of the programme, the students will be able have a comprehensive knowledge of the various areas of Buddhist philosophy in theory.
Language
Sinhala / Engilsh
Studies and Length
90 Credits
Degree Level
B.A Degree
Programme Period
3 Years
Overall Aims of the programme
The Buddhist philosophy degree programme is aimed at enhancing the knowledge, attitude and skills of the undergraduates in the origin and development of Buddhist thought, Buddhist metaphysics and epistemology, ethics, spread of Buddhism in China, Japan, and Tibet and its psychological, social, academic and scientific significance focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by various Buddhist traditions. The study includes exposition of key terms and teachings reflected in the primary and secondary sources and modern academic findings.
Course Structure
1st Semester
BUPH 11312 - Philosophical Background of Early Buddhism
BUPH 11322 - Basic Principles of Early Buddhist Philosophy
2nd Semester
BUPH 12332 - Study of Primary Sources
BUPH 12342 - Development of Buddhist Thought – I
BUPH 12352 - Buddhist Concept of Communication
BUPH 12362 - Buddhism and Social Issues (Auxiliaries)
BUPH 11312 - Philosophical Background of Early Buddhism
BUPH 11322 - Basic Principles of Early Buddhist Philosophy
2nd Semester
BUPH 12332 - Study of Primary Sources
BUPH 12342 - Development of Buddhist Thought – I
BUPH 12352 - Buddhist Concept of Communication
BUPH 12362 - Buddhism and Social Issues (Auxiliaries)
1st Semester
BUPH 21312 - Buddhist Analysis of Mind
BUPH 21322 - Buddhist Ethics
BUPH 21332 - The Buddhist Attitude towards Law, Crime and Punishment (Auxiliaries)
2nd Semester
BUPH 22342 - Buddhist Social Philosophy
BUPH 22352 - Metaphysical Propositions and Inter-religious Understanding
BUPH 22362 - Comparative Religious Studies (Optional)
BUPH 21312 - Buddhist Analysis of Mind
BUPH 21322 - Buddhist Ethics
BUPH 21332 - The Buddhist Attitude towards Law, Crime and Punishment (Auxiliaries)
2nd Semester
BUPH 22342 - Buddhist Social Philosophy
BUPH 22352 - Metaphysical Propositions and Inter-religious Understanding
BUPH 22362 - Comparative Religious Studies (Optional)
1st Semester
BUPH 31312 - Development of Buddhist Thought – II
BUPH 31322 - Buddhist Epistemology and Logic
BUPH 31332 - Buddhist Meditation (Optional)
2nd Semester
BUPH 32342 - Abhidhamma Studies
BUPH 32352 - Buddhism and Western Thought
BUPH 32362 - Buddhist Attitude to the Economy Politics and Health (Auxiliaries)
BUPH 31312 - Development of Buddhist Thought – II
BUPH 31322 - Buddhist Epistemology and Logic
BUPH 31332 - Buddhist Meditation (Optional)
2nd Semester
BUPH 32342 - Abhidhamma Studies
BUPH 32352 - Buddhism and Western Thought
BUPH 32362 - Buddhist Attitude to the Economy Politics and Health (Auxiliaries)