MA in Buddhist Studies 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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AC- 23/07/2020
Item No. -4.93
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A in Ambedkar Thoughts
(To be in troduced from Academic Year 2020 -21)
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University of Mumbai
Faculty of Humanities
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre ( AIRC)
Core and Elective Courses Semester wise:
MA in Buddhist Thought
Title of the Course O.6601 : MA Buddhist Thought
Eligibility for the course O.6602 : Graduation in any faculty
Duration of the Course R.9347 : Two Year (Full Time)
Intake Capacity R. 9346 : 60 (Sixty)
Fee Structure : To be determined by the University
(suggestion Same as regular MA
Programmes in under the aided courses
Fees For Indian Students – Rs. 5,405/ -
Foreign Students: As per the university
regulations for SAARC and other
countries)
Standard of Passing : A candidate must obtain 50% of the full
marks in all the semesters as prescribed
by the university standards and any other
circular published from time to time .
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Objectives of the programme :
MA in Buddhist studies aspires to train the student in the philosophical traditions
of Buddhism. The course shall bring the current and relevant philosophical
debates on the practice of Buddhism in terms of a scientific perception to widen
and encourage the science of Buddhist education to be more universally
accessible. The centre aspir es to promote Buddhist values and to demonstrate the
validity and relevance of the Buddhist teachings as the foundation for building a
universal humanistic culture for the globalized world;
Structure of the course:
1. The credit -based semester system sha ll be a full -time, two year, four semester
course.
2. A student shall have to acquire 96 credits to qualify for the degree of MPP, 48
of which shall be obtained from core courses while the other 48 shall be obtained
from electives.
3. Each semester is ro ughly of fifteen weeks duration.
Master’s Dissertation : During the second year of study, students will work on a
dissertation under the guidance of a faculty member. In Semester IV the learner
will submit the thesis of a minimum 12,000 words. However it is expected that the
candidate must start exploring the subjects/themes in their first semester itself and
finalize their research topic before the first semester end. It is expected that the
student write a brief proposal of their study and get it approve d by the beginning
of the second semester, conduct the field survey or other data as may be required
and submit the final dissertation in the fourth semester. Following the presentation
and viva -voice examination, shall the student be evaluated.
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Semester Core Courses
Elective Courses
ONE I. History of Buddhism in
South Asia from
earliest to Fourth
Century CE
II. Understanding Pali
Language
III. Pali Texts; History,
Context, Structure, and
Compilations
IV. Indian Buddhist
Philosophy -I
TWO
V. History of Buddhism in
South Asia from the
Fifth Century CE to
11the Century CE
VI. Understanding
Buddhist non
Pali/Sanskrit Language
and Literature
VII. Indian Buddhist
Philosophy -II
1. Pali Sutta Pitaka
2. Pali Abhidhamma Pitaka
3. Pali Vinay Pitaka
4. Non-Canonical Pali
Literature.
THREE
VIII. History of Buddhism in
South Asia from 11th
Century to 18th
Century CE
IX. Madhyamika
Philosophy and
Literature
X. Buddhist Logic: Dignag
and Dharmakirti
1. Soutantrik Buddhism
2. Buddhist Art and
Archeology in India
3. Survey of Buddhism in
China, Japan and Korea
4. Vajrayana Buddhism
FOUR
XI. Buddhism in Modern
Times: revival and
Neo-Buddhism
XII. Role of Buddhism in
International relations
1. Tibetan Buddhism
2. Chinese Buddhism
3. Buddhism in South East
Asia
4. Dr Ambedkar
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Justifications for the new courses under the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
International Research Centre, University of Mumbai sought by the Hon’ble
Chancellors Office under Section 74(4) of the Maharashtra Public
Universities Act, 2016.
Introduction:
Dr. Babasa heb Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution of India, is one of
the most illustrious alumni of the university of Mumbai. His contribution not only as a
student but also as a teacher in Sydhenam College, Principal of Government Law
College and th e Member of the Senate to the University of Mumbai is immense. It is
needless to say what he has contributed to the social and political life of country.
The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre is one of the demand
that has originated fr om the society to give a respectable place in academics to Dr.
Babasaheb Ambekdar not in terms of naming the chair or a building in his name but
to have a centre of higher learning and research on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
This year we will be entering into 100 years of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s admission
to London School of Economics. The London School of Economics has offered a
collaboration with the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre,
University of Mumbai. They have promised that one scho lar will be visiting London
School of Economics every year. A joint Conference on Dr. Ambedkar and a Public
Lecture in Mumbai. Apart from this a student delegation will be hosted by LSE every
year.
Following these developments the University of Mumbai ha s instituted Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar International Research Centre to study Dr. Ambedkar. The Centre has
proposed four MA Programmes namely,
1. MA in Ambedkar Studies (4.91)
2. MA in Buddhist Studies (4.93)
3. MA in Development Policy . (4.94)
4. MA in Social Policy (4.92)
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Each of these courses are well thought keeping under consideration the current
academic developments in India and in leading universities. There is a serious attempt
to also look at the employability and high -end research in Ambedkar thoughts.
1. Maharashtra is one of the important centres of Buddhism. There has been
extensive philosophical work undertaken on Buddhist Studies. Ajanta i n
Aurangabad, International Vipasana Centre at Igatpuri are located in
Maharashtra.
However , a Maharashtra perspective is not well developed. It is essential
to curate a MA Programme in Buddhist Thought. The course content can
range from Buddhist aesthetics to, literature, philosophy and the practice
of Vipsasna and more. Therefore , the course is one of the most important
to be introduced in the university.
There is ample demand for Buddhist studies from the South East Asian
countries. Mumbai being well connected internationally and a number of
Buddhist sites gives the University of Mumbai a natu ral advantage to host
the course in Buddhist Thought.
2. The course is already taught in some of the leading universities in the
country. Hence, it can be inferred that the course has a recognition from
the UGC.
3. The courses are not yet offered. The univers ity plans to begin the courses
from the ensuing academic year November 2020.
4. The course may not be self -financed in strict sense . The university
proposes to keep the fee at par with any conventional courses and a higher
fee for the students from other na tionalities . This way the progaramme
may become sustainable. Initially, t his programme will need some sort of
financial assistance from the university. However, the other programmes
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like the MA in Social Policy and Development policy would also help
sustai n the programme.
Philosophy department offers an elective on Buddhism. Teachers teaching
these courses may be of great help to begin this course. However, once a
full-fledged Department is functional, more teachers can be recruited.
The university is du e to invite applications for various courses in the
university. It may also call for applications for Buddhist Thought.
5. A detailed syllabus and the papers proposed in all the semesters is passed
by the Academic Council of the University and the same has b een sent to
your good office. Since it is an MA Programme , thus four semesters are
mandatory as per the UGC. Hence, the course content or duration cannot
be compressed. The course is designed with the needs of New Education
Policy in terms of internship an d training component as an integral part of
the course.
6. At this moment the intake capacity proposed is 60 students. Depending
upon the popularity the intake capacity would be extended to 80 students.
7. Enriched learning and teaching opportunities will be amply available to
the students undergoing this course. Techniques of mediation, Vipasana,
art and paintings, aesthetics will be some of the fields where the students
can gain.