About The Programme
Certificate Course in Pali for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies
In collaboration with PGIPBS (Postgraduate Institute of Pali & Buddhist Studies), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Programme Structure
Basic grammar, reading and comprehension skills of selected Pali texts.
- CPBS 01: Basic Pali Grammar
- CPBS 02: Readings in Pali Texts I
- CPBS 03: Readings in Pali Texts II
The course will be of one year duration, with three terms of ten weeks each. Each course unit will have a four-hour lesson in the form of a lecture.
Entry Requirements
No prior knowledge in Pali is required; the applicants fulfil one of the following requirements:
- A Degree from a recognized university; or
- A pass at the final examination of the Oriental studies Society (Sri Lanka); or
- Any other qualification acceptable to the Faculty Board of the PGIPBS
Who Should Join This Programme
- Sunday school teachers
- Dhamma speakers
- Managers, organisers, leaders, coordinators and volunteers of Buddhist Institutions and organisations
- Social workers & counselors
- Anyone interested to acquire insightful knowledge and understanding of Buddhism
Evaluation
Two assignments for each course unit: 20 marks per assignment
In-class participation: 10 marks for each course unit
Three hour final year examination for each course unit – 50 marks per course unit
Awarded by PGIPBS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- Upon successful completion in the final examination set by PGIPBS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
