Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies Highlights

About the Programme M.A in Buddhist Studies Course

Buddhism is a popular religion practiced in many parts of the world. Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies is a post-graduate degree of 2-years duration.  The degree course enables a person to do an in-depth analysis and study of Buddhism.  A person who is interested in doing research in Buddhist studies should pursue M.A in Buddhism.  This course will help you understand and analyze all the aspects of Buddhist studies and become a Buddhist Scholar. This course is beneficial for the people interested in teaching Buddhism or working in Buddhist missionaries.

Eligibility Criteria for Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies

A person who has completed his graduation in any stream from a recognized institute with at least 50% marks is eligible to seek admission in the Master’s program in Buddhist Studies.

M.A. Buddhist Studies Syllabus

Course Content Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies

An M.A in Buddhist Studies from an Indian University/Institute will help you in the comprehensive understanding and analysis of the following:

• Pre-Buddhist India  
• History of Buddhism in India
• Basics of Pali Language
• Basics of Tibetan Language
• Basics of Buddhist Sanskrit Language
• Buddhist Ethics
• Early Buddhist Philosophy and Literature
• Comparative study of Buddhism and Indian Philosophy
• Sutta Literature
• Interaction of Trade and Religion
• Women in Buddhism
• Life and Teachings of Buddhism
• Epigraphy
• Introduction to Buddhist Logic and Epistemology
• Buddhism and Western Philosophy
• Buddhism in South and South-east Asia
• Contributors to Buddhism
• Rites and Rituals in Buddhism
• Buddhist Art and Architecture
• Buddhist Literature
• Buddhism in East Asia
• Buddhist Meditation
• Socially Engaged Buddhism
• Resurgence of Buddhism
• Pali Poetical and Vamsa Literature
• Pali Commentarial Literature
• History of Buddhism in Tibet
• Bodhicaryavatara

Career Perspectives

An M.A in Buddhist Studies would help you lay a foundation for further research studies. After completing M.A in Buddhist Studies, you can pursue an MPhil or a Ph.D. to further your research of Buddhism. This degree would also help you in studying Comparative Religion. You can also impart Buddhist Learning by joining Buddhist Institutes or Missionaries. After qualifying NET/SET, you would be able to teach Buddhist Studies in any Govt. or Private College/University.