ABOUT

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

in Buddhist Studies

A three year course conducted by the Buddhist & Pali College of Singapore. Successful candidates are eligible to proceed for the 1 year Master of Arts (MA) in Buddhist Studies.

Buddhist and Pali College

The Buddhist and Pali College of Singapore was set up in 1993 as another educational project, other than the Sunday Dhamma Classes, launched under the able guidance and patronage of our late Venerable M M Mahaweera Maha Nayaka Thero. The college caters to the religious and educational needs of Singaporeans who eagerly seek ways to widen the horizon of their knowledge of Buddhism. The principal of this college is Venerable Dr. P Gnanarama Nayaka Maha Thero (Ph.D . D.Litt (Hon)).

Our Mission

To provide tertiary education in Buddhist Studies leading to award Diploma, BA, MA of the Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka and Ph. D.

Our Courses

The college is affiliated to THE BUDDHIST & PALI UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA. Its degrees are internationally recognised and the university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. At present, the college offers 3 courses of studies annually under the supervision of the University with a pool of qualified and experienced lecturers. Courses are conducted in English at Mangala Vihara (Buddhist Temple).

CURRICULUM

Course content

First Year - General Arts Qualifying (GAQ)
1. Pre-Buddhist Indian Thought
2. Emergence of Buddhism and Basic Buddhist Teachings
3. Pre-Buddhist Indian Culture
4. Origin of Buddhism and Fundamentals of Culture
5. Introduction to Pali Grammar
6. Pali Prescribed Texts I

Second Year - Bachelor of Arts (BA) Part I
1. Philosophy of Early Buddhist Schools
2. Philosophy of Mahayana Buddhist Schools
3. Buddhist Culture in South Asia
4. The Buddhist Social Institutions
5. Pali Prescribed Texts 2
6. Pali Commentarial Literature

Third Year - Bachelor of Arts (BA) Part 2
1. Buddhist Social Concepts
2. Buddhism and Contemporary Thought
3. Buddhist Culture in East Asia
4. Buddhist Art
5. History of Pali Canonical Literature
6. Pali Language/Analytical Study

Please refer to the course syllabus for details.

KEY INFORMATION

A three 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 : Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Buddhist Studies

Eligibility : Completion of Diploma in Buddhism or any other exam approved by the Buddhist & Pali University

Class Commencement : January each year

Course Length : Three years

Venue : Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple, 3rd Floor

Age group : Above 18 years of age

Examination : In December (first 3 weeks), conducted at College by Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka in Singapore.

Successful candidates are eligible to proceed for the 1-year Master of Arts (MA) in Buddhist Studies

ADMISSION

MBU recruits students based on their interests and without discrimination. Age, gender and religious background do not pose a barrier to study with us.

Admission

Undergraduate programs: January.

Semester

First semester: June to October

Second semester: November to March

Scholarships

MBU provides a variety of scholarships for monastics and lay students in particular, to honor the King’s 84th birthday anniversary, MBU offers a number of additional tuition scholarships for lay students.

TUITION FEE

ACCOMMODATION

Buddhist and Pali College

The Buddhist and Pali College of Singapore was set up in 1993. The college caters to the religious and educational needs of Singaporeans who eagerly seek ways to widen the horizon of their knowledge of Buddhism.