Master of Arts Degree in Buddhist Studies

Aim of the Programme

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.

Outcome of the Programme

On completion of the course students will be able to obtain a competent knowledge of Buddhism including Buddhist Psychology, Psychological Counseling, Buddhist and Social Problems, International Trends in Buddhism and Buddhist Literary Criticism.

Eligibility rules : A Degree, which should be at least three years,
obtained from a recognized university/Institution
registered in the University Grants Commission
(UGC) or pass the final examination of Sri Lanka
Oriental Studies Society (Prāchīna Awasāna) or
Any other qualification which accepts by the
senate of the University of Kelaniya.

Teaching Methods and Evaluation Criteria

Lectures, Workshops, Discussions, Conference Papers and Research Projects.