MA

1. MABS 601 : Research Methodology for (guidance for research and writing) 2. MABS 602 :Survey of the Origin and Expansion of the Subject of Buddhist Studies 3. MABS 603 : Tradition (, Beliefs and Practices)

4. MABS 604 : Buddhist of Education 5. MABS 605 : Buddhist Approaches to Law, Justice,

Gender and Rights

6. MABS 606 : Buddhist Approaches to Environment,

00.00 Postgraduate Courses 00.00

,500.00 335 670 Economics and Politics

7. MABS 607 : Studies in Buddhist , Art and In Buddhist Studies 7,5Rs. 4,0Rs. 1 Rs. US$ US$ DoctorPhilosophy of (PhD) DoctorPhilosophy of (PhD) Archaeology

8. MABS 607 : , Psychology and Counselling

Diploma

00.00 1. PGDBS 501 : Origin, History and Spread of 296 593

(MPhil) , 7,5Rs. 2,500.00Rs. 1,500.00Rs. (MPhil) US$ US$ 2. PGDBS 502 : Fundamental Teachings of Buddhism

Master of Philosophy Master of Philosophy Master 3. PGDBS 503 : Doctrinal Analysis of the Main

Traditions of Buddhism

4. PGDBS 504 : Social Application of Buddhism

Studies Studies 5. PGDBS 505 : Buddhist Meditation

650 300 6. PGDBS 506 : Buddhist Culture, Arts and Architecture

Master of Arts of Arts in Master Buddhist 25,000.00Rs. 1,500.00Rs. 2,500.00Rs. 1,500.00Rs. of Arts in Master Buddhist US$ 1 US$ 1,500.00Rs. 2,500.00Rs.

for Local Students year) Fees (per Students for Local

for Foreign Students Fees year) (per Students for Foreign Teaching Staff 1. Prof. P.D. Premasiri - Emeritus Professor, University

of Peradeniya

2. Emeritus Professor, Prof. Oliver Abeynayake - 600 1200 Buddhist and University, 3. Prof. Anura Manatunga - B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. Rs. 23,000.00Rs. 1,500.00Rs. 2,500.00Rs. 1,500.00Rs. Postgraduate Diploma US$ US$ 1,500.00Rs. 2,500.00Rs. (Poona), M.Sc. (Kelaniya), FSLCA

Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate 4. Ven. Prof. M. Dhammajothi - BA (Hons) (Ja’pura), MA, MPhil (Kelaniya), PhD (Nanjing), CTHE

(Colombo) 5. Prof. Malinga Amarasinghe - B.A. (Kelaniya), M.Phil.

(Kelaniya) FSLCA

6. Ven. Dr. U. Ananda thero - BA (Hons), MA, MPhil

Department of Buddhist Studies

(Peradeniya), Pandit (OSS), PhD (Colombo), CTHE (Colombo) 7. Dr. Wimal Hewamanage - BA (Hons), MA, MPhil University of Colombo (Kelaniya). Pandit, (OSS) PhD (Wuhan University), CTHE (Colombo) Sri Lanka Fee Course Fee Registration Fee Course Library Fee Examination Course Developing and SARC Countries Countries Developed Fee Registration Fee Course Library Introduction 2. Master of Arts (M.A) Degree in Buddhist Studies 4. Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies

The University of Colombo, which is one of the best Minimum Entry Qualifications: Minimum Entry Qualifications: South Asian universities has eight faculties with forty (i) A Bachelor Degree from a recognized university/ (i) A Master of Philosophy degree in Buddhist Studies five academic departments, a Campus, a School, six Institution in a field relevant to the Buddhist Studies; or from this University or an any other recognized Institutes and several centers and units. As the oldest University where the study program is not less than university in Sri Lanka the University of Colombo with a (ii) Any other Bachelor Degree with one year’s work two years full- time in duration; proud history of over 145 years continues in its experience relevant to the Buddhist Studies; or or endeavour to meet the challenges of maintaining its (iii) A pass at the final examination of Sri Lanka Oriental (ii) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study with position as the most prestigious University, modern and Studies Society; or a Master’s Degree of not less than two years duration, international in outlook and character. Its location with at least one year research component which can affords the student population all the advantages of a (iv) Any other qualification/ experience which are deemed be accepted by the Higher Degree Committee. And metropolitan university, with easy access to by the Senate to be equivalent to the qualifications

international information/resource centers, libraries, specified above I, II and III. A good working knowledge in English; theatres, sports complexes etc. or

(iv) Registered first as a candidate for the Degree of Buddhist Studies 3. Master of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies (MPhil) Master of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies in the

Faculty of Arts and to pursue from approved Being an academic Centre, par excellence, with a long Minimum Entry Qualifications: program of research for a period of at least twelve and prestigious record of reputation, University of (i) A First or Second Class (upper) division honors in the months so that the findings of such research should Colombo can be considered a cynosure of Buddhist Special Degree in Buddhist Studies or in a relevant be presented to the satisfaction of the expert panel studies. The Department of Buddhist Studies is : subject from this university or any other recognized appointed by the Faculty of Arts. Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Arts, Master of university; Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist or Studies, with the aim of developing, broadening and (ii) First Class honors in the General Arts Degree enriching its outlook and context to suit the modern Examination having offered Buddhist Studies or any MA/ Diploma Period of Application: needs. This expansion of the scope of teaching made it other relevant subject acceptable to the University of Before 30th December, in every year necessary to make use of the services not only of the Colombo from a recognized university; permanent academic staff, but also of the services of or Course Commencement: visiting lecturers as well as of retired academics, who (iii) Successful completion of two Year Master’s Degree in (Tentatively) August in every year are experts in Pali and Buddhist studies. Buddhist Studies or a relevant subject with a substantial research component from a recognized Candidates for MPhil and PhD. can register at any time of the year. 1. Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies university; or Minimum Entry Qualifications: (iv) Successful completion of one year master’s degree of Buddhist Studies or any other relevant subject Coordinator/s (MA/Dip) (i) First degree not less than three year duration in any with either five years of post-qualifying experience Department of Buddhist Studies subject from a recognized university/ institute of and publications in the referred journals that is Faculty of Arts higher learning acceptable to the Higher Degree Committee. University of Colombo (ii) Professional degree not less than four year duration Colombo – 03 And (such as doctor, lawyer, engineer, accountant, (v) A good working knowledge in English. architect etc.) Tel : 0094-112055487 (iii) Commissioned officers of armed forces and police Fax : 0094-112055487 service with ten or more years of experience. Email : [email protected]

(iv) Any other qualification acceptable to the Senate of the University.