'A' Level Diploma in Buddhist Studies

This course is comprised of 5 Modules. Each module will be delivered in 45 hours of lectures over a period of 10 weeks. Teaching and learning methodology incorporates class lectures, reading and written assignments, class discussion and presentation. Students have to write an assignment of 1500 words and sit for a 3-hour written examination for the successful completion of each module.

Course Modules and Instructors

Module TBM: Theory of Buddhist Meditation: From Early Buddhism
to Early Mahāyāna
Lecturer: Dr Fa Qing, Ph.D.

Module EBD: Early Buddhist Doctrines
Instructor: Ms Soong Wei Yean, MA in Buddhist Studies

Module BSI: Buddhism, Society and the Individual
Instructor: Mr Tan Jee Peng, MA in Buddhist Studies

Module BPW: Buddhist Psychology and Wellbeing
Instructor: Ms Soong Wei Yean, MA in Buddhist Studies

Module HBI: History of Buddhism in India
Instructor: Ms Chiew Suan Bee, MA in Buddhist Studies