BA (Hons) in Tripitaka Studies
A specialised Honours programme centred on the Theravada Tripitaka, covering the Sutta, Vinaya and Abhidhamma Piṭakas with Aṭṭhakathā and Tīkā traditions, supported by chanting, recitation and independent research.
Build depth through disciplined study.
The Buddhist Civilization programme may be pursued as a BA Honours degree over four years or as a BA General degree in Sinhala and English mediums. The curriculum comprises forty units and examines the origins, spread, key features and cultural impact of Buddhist civilization. It covers international expansion, cultural sources, the Buddhist lay community, Zen Buddhism, rites and rituals, Buddhist social problems, Buddhist aesthetics, ecology, art, economy, Sri Lankan Buddhist civilization, Buddhist political views, Western philosophy, world religions, Buddhist Vinaya and independent dissertation research.
Core areas of study
Selected course structure.
| Level | Code | Course | Semester | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 01 | Background and Fundamental Teachings | Background of Buddhist Civilization and fundamental teachings. | ||
| Year 02 | Expansion, Community and Ritual | International expansion, cultural sources, Buddhist lay community, Zen Buddhism, rites, rituals and social problems. | ||
| Year 03 | Aesthetics, Ecology, Art and Economy | Buddhist aesthetic concepts, ecology, art and economy. | ||
| Year 04 | Sri Lankan Civilization and Dissertation | Sri Lankan Buddhist civilization, political thought, Western philosophy, social problems, world religions, Vinaya and dissertation. |
C = Compulsory. This is a selected curriculum snapshot; consult the latest approved syllabus for the complete structure.