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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Buddhist Culture

Through the study of Buddhist Culture (Honors) Degree program students pursue Buddhism and the culture, which have developed around Buddhism, have influenced and continue to influence human culture and existence. Indian background of Buddhism, fundamentals of Buddhist culture, Buddhist art and antiquities of Asia, Buddhist social thought, major Buddhist traditions in the modern world, Buddhist rituals, study of primary sources, Buddhist cultures in Asian countries, and comparative study of religion are mainly studied under this program. In addition, in order to understand the Buddhist application and outlooks of current human needs new courses are included in the programm such as Buddhist counselling and spiritual care, management, social work, and meditation. Also the curriculum has been designed to produce graduates with knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their educational, professional, personal, and spiritual goals and to perpetuate these values as the cornerstones in creating a better world.

Language - Sinhala

Studies and Length - 120 Credits

Level - SLQF 6

Programme Period - 4 Years

Overall Aims of the programme

The overall aims of this study programme is to provide students a deep understanding of principles of Buddhism, its religious practices, ideas, outlooks, and concerns that have influenced and continue to influence human culture and existence. In addition, this curriculum aims to develop: practical skills of crafting and presenting coherent, well-organized, and well-documented written and oral assignments; leadership and teamwork through the lens of Buddhist models and principles; appreciation of ancient Asian Buddhist cultures and worldviews; judgments of students' mastery of factual and conceptual frameworks within the field of Buddhist culture.

Programme Learning Outcomes

i. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of history, principles, beliefs, practices, and values of Buddhist culture.

ii. Exhibit a sound knowledge and appreciation of Buddhist traditions within their historical, doctrinal, and cultural contexts.

iii. Exhibit appreciation of ancient Asian Buddhist cultures and worldviews.

iv. Use practical skills of crafting and presenting coherent, well- organized, and well documented written and oral assignments.

v. Undertake and further develop core humanities skills of critical thinking, textual analysis, expository of primary and secondary sources.

vi. Utilize scholarly methods to understand how Buddhist thought addresses concrete issues such as environment, gender, violence, democracy, and human rights.

vii. Make judgments by their mastery of factual and conceptual frameworks within the field of Buddhist culture.

viii. Exercise leadership and teamwork through the lens of Buddhist models and principles.

Level Two

Course Structure

1st Semester

BUCU 21714 - Buddhist Monastic Institutions

BUCU 21724 - Buddhist Art and Antiquities of Asia

BUCU 21734 - Buddhist Social Thought

BUCU 21744 - An Introduction to Buddhist Concept of Management

BUCU 21751 - Community Service Engagement

2nd Semester

BUCU 22754 - Buddhist Art and Antiquities in Sri Lanka

BUCU 22764 - Buddhist Concept of Management

BUCU 22776 - Study of Primary Sources

BUCU 22784 - Theravada Tradition - A Historical and Literary Study

BUCU 22794 - Buddhist Art and Antiquities in Sri Lanka -Introduction

BUCU 23806 - An Introduction to Theravada and Mahayana - A Comparative Study

Level Three

Course Structure

1st Semester

BUCU 31714 - Buddhist Culture in Sri Lanka - Early Period

BUCU 31724 - Buddhist Culture in South and South East Asia

BUCU 31736 - English through Buddhist Culture

BUCU 31744 - Mahayana Buddhist Thought

BUCU 31754 - An Introduction to Buddhism and Social Work

PSNH 31712 - National Heritages and Civic Responsibility

2nd Semester

BUCU 32764 - Buddhist Rituals

BUCU 32774 - Buddhist Culture in Central and East Asia

BUCU 32784 - Comparative Study of Religion

BUCU 32794 - An Introduction to Buddhist Rituals

BUCU 32802 - Research Methodology

PSIT 32722 - ICT Skills for Education and Professional Part I

Level Four

Course Structure

1st Semester

PSIT 41712 - ICT Skills for Education and Professional - Part II

BUCU 41714 - Buddhist Culture in Sri Lanka - Modern Period

BUCU 41724 - Buddhism and Social Work

BUCU 41734 - Buddhist Meditation- Theory and Practicum

BUCU 41744 - Internship

BUCU 41754 - An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation

2nd Semester

BUCU 42764 - Vajrayana Buddhism

BUCU 42774 - Expansion of Buddhism in the West

BUCU 43786 - Dissertation

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