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Date: Signature :
Name of BOS Chairperson / Dean : _________________ __________________ Sr.
No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the
Course One Year Diploma Course in ‘Pali and
Buddhist Studies’
2 Eligibility for Admission S.S.C. Passed /H.S.C. Passed OR
Certificate Course in Pali
3 Passing
Marks 40%
4 Ordinances / Regulations ( if any) -
5 No. of Years / Semesters One Year
6 Level P.G. / U.G./ Diploma / Certificate
( Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
( Strike out which is not applicable)
8 Status New / Revised
( Strike out which is not applicable)
9 To be implemented
from Academic Year From Academic Year 2017 -18 AC___________
Item No. ______
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
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1 Title of the Course One Year Diploma Course in ‘Pali and
Buddhist Studies’
2 Course Code -
3 Preamble / Scope
To know the ancient history of India, one has to study Buddhism.
Buddhist studies is the historical, social, political, cultural aspect of
Buddha’s Teaching. Art and architecture developed with the teachings of
Buddha, in India and abroad with the loss of Buddhism from India. The
Pali Language, the Brahmi Script and the Vipassana technique was lost.
The revival of Buddhism thus can only be studies with the help of
Buddhist Studies.
4 Objective of Course / Course Outcome
The Course is specially designed fo r the historical, social, Political, cultural
aspect of Buddha’s teaching. Art and architecture developed with the
teachings of Buddha .
5 Eligibility :- S.S.C. Passed/H.S.C. Passed OR Certificate Course in Pali
6 Fee Structure :-
Rs. 2000/ - tuition fees
Rs. 50/ - Certificate registration fees
7 No. of Lectures 4 lectures of 60 minutes per week
8 No. of Practical -
9 Duration of the Course One Year
10 Notional hours 2 Hours per week per students
11 No. of Students per Batch :- 50
12 Selection :- NA
13 Assessment :- Theory Papers I and II of 80 marks each & 20 Marks
Assignment
14 Syllabus Details :- Attached
15 Title of the Unit :- Attached
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Essentials Elements of the Syllabus
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16 Title of the Sub -Unit :- Attached
17 Semester wise Theory :- Study Material given by teacher
18 Semester wise List of Practical :- NA
19 Question Paper Pattern :- Attached
20 Pattern of Practical Exam :- NA
21 Scheme of Evaluation of Project / Internship :- Internal Marks
22 List of Suggested Reading :- Attached
23 List of Websites :- NA
24 List of You -Tube Videos :- NA
25 List of MOOC s :- NA
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ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN
‘PALI AND BUDDHIST STUDIES’
PREAMBLE
To know the ancient history of India, one has to study Buddhism. Buddhist studies is the
historical, social, political, cultural aspect of Buddha’s T eaching. Art and architecture
developed with the teachings of Buddha , in India and abroad with the loss of Buddhism from
India. The Pali Language, the Brahmi Scri pt and the Vipassana technique w as lost. The
revival of Buddhism thus can only be studies with the help of Buddhist Studies.
Ordinances, Regulations and Syllabus for the One Year Diploma Course in ‘P ali and
Buddhist Studies’.
Title of the Course :-
One Y ear Diploma Course in ‘ Pali and Buddhist Studies ’
Eligibility : -
1) S.S.C. Passed /H.S.C. Passed
OR
2) Certificate Course in Pali
Duration of the Course: -
One Years – Part time basis
4 lectures of 60 minutes per week [Total 240 minutes per week]
Fee Structure : -
Rs. 2000/ - tuition fees
Rs. 50/ - Diploma registration fees
Teachers Qualification : -
M.A. Pali, NET Cleared
Visiting Faculties of the Department of Pali
Intake Capacity: -
50 students.
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Scheme of papers : -
PAPER -I HISTORY OF BUDDHISM
[80 Marks paper + 20 Marks assignment]
PAPER -II BUDDHAS DHAMMA THROUGH PALI LITERATURE
[80 Marks paper + 20 Marks assignment]
Minimum Marks required for passing the Examination: 40%
Marks in each Paper individually
Examination Pattern:-
Final examinations - Theory Papers I and I I of 80 marks each &
20 Marks Assignment each.
Detail Paper Pattern attached.
Payment of Resource Person s
Honorarium Rs.500/ - per Lecture of 60 minutes
Approximate Financial Calculation
1] If no. of students admitted for the course is 50,
Then 50 X 2000 = Rs. 1, 00,000/ - will be collected in the form of fees
Sr. No. Expenses Approximate amount in Rs.
1 Study Material 500
2 Honorarium (Rs. 500 Per lecture) 70000/ - (Four lectures per week
approximately 35 weeks per
academic Year)
Total 70500/ -
2] Examination Fees : If the no of students appearing for the examination is
10 X 360 = 3600/ -
Sr. No. Expenses Approximate amount in
Rs.
1 Paper I (Rs. 10/ -) Assessment 100
2 Paper II (Rs. 10/ -) Assessment 100
3 Paper I (Rs. 11/ -) Moderation 110
4 Paper II (Rs. 11/ -) Moderation 110
5 Paper Setting (Rs. 330 X 4 Sets) 1320
6 Internal marks (Rs. 10/ -) 100
7 Supervision during exam (Rs. 50 per hour) X 4 200
8 Total 2040
Detailed Syllabus attached.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
DEPARTMENT OF PALI
PROPOSES
ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN
‘PALI AND BUDDHIST STUDIES ’
paalaI AaiNa baaOw AQyayana
[TO BE IMPLEMENTED FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 20 17-18 JUNE ONWARDS]
Admission Requirements:
1) S.S.C. Passed/H.S.C. Passed
OR
2) Certificate Course in Pali
Papers to be studied
ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN ‘PALI AND BUDDHIST STUDIES’
Paper No. I and II.
[80 Marks Examination & 20 Marks assignments,40% Passing individually ]
Minimum Marks required for passing the Examination : 40% in each paper.
Necessity of the course: The Course is specially designed for the historical, social, Political,
cultural aspect of B uddha’s teaching. Art and architecture developed with the teachings of
Buddha.
Registration: Students are required to register their names for the One Year Diploma course
in Pali and Buddhist Studies course in the Department of Pali, University of Mumbai, to join
as the recognized student.
Course Fee: this is a self suppo rting course and the Fee is Rs 20 00/- per year.
Examination Fee :- As per U niversity rule.
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Capacity of the Course: Maximum 50 numbers of students.
Venue and Timings of the Lectures: The lectures will be held at the Vidyanagari Campus
of the University of Mumbai, From 2.00 pm to 6.00pm once a week.
Attendance: Attendance at the lectures is compulsory. Students, who have attended les s
than 75% of the total number of lectures held, will not be admitted to the examinations.
Academic terms: The academic year begins in June and consists of two terms- First Term
begins in June and ends in October. Second Term begins in November and ends on 30th April
[with a winter break between 25th December and 31st December].
Examinations: At the end of every academic year the Examinations are conducted by the
University, Department of Pali, mostly in the month of April. Students are permitted to
answer their paper in any one of the following languages: English, Hindi, Ma rathi and Pali.
Assignments are to be submitted to the Department prior to the Final Examination.
SYLLABUS FOR ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN
‘PALI AND BUDDHIST STUDIES’
PAPER -I HISTORY OF BUDDHISM
[80 Marks Examination & 20 Marks assignments]
PAPER -II BUDDHAS DHAMMA THROUGH PALI LITERATURE
[80 Marks Examination & 20 Marks assignments]
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2 PAPER S 100 MARKS EACH
[80 Marks Theory+ 20 Marks Internal]
PAPER - I HISTORY OF BUDDHISM
PAPER - II BUDDHAS DHAMMA THROUGH PALI LITERATURE
PAPER - I HISTORY OF BUDDHISM 100 MARKS
UNIT – I KINGS AND PATRONS OF BUDDHISM
UNIT - II BUDDHIST ART AND ARCHITECTURE
UNIT – III SPREAD AND DECLINE OF BUDDHISM IN INDIA
UNIT – IV PLACES OF BUDDHIST INTEREST
PAPER - II BUDDHAS DHAMMA THROUGH PALI LITERATURE 100 MARKS
UNIT – I INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL TERMS OF DHAMMA IN PALI
- TIRATNA, BUDDHA, DHAMMA, SANGHA
- NIBBANA, PARINIBBANA, MAHAPARINIBBANA
- SAMATHA, VIPAS SANA AND SAMADHI
- KAMMA, VIPAKA AND REBIRTH
UNIT - II TEACHINGS OF BUDDHA IN PALI
- CATTARI ARIYA SACCANI
- ARIYA ATTHANGIKO MAGGO
- PATICCASAMUPPADA
- 37 BODHI PAKHIYA DHAMMA
UNIT – III SUTTAS AND GATHAS IN PALI
- RATANA SUTTA
- MANGALA SUTTA
- CITTA VAGGA
- PUPPHA VAGGA
UNIT – IV SUTTAS AND GATHAS IN PALI (NON CANONICAL)
- SILA, SAMADHI, PANNA FROM VISUDDHIMAGGA
- SILA, SAMADHI, PANNA FROM MILINDA PANHA
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
ORIGINAL PALI IN DEVANAGARI SRIPT [VRI EDITION]
VIPASSANA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, DHAMMAGIRI, IGATPURI [CSCD FORMAT]
2500 YEARS OF BUDDHISM EDITED BY P.V. BAPAT
BUDDHIST INDIA - T.W. RHYS DAVIDS.
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN PALI AND BUDDHIST STUDIES
PAPER I
HISTORY OF BUDDHISM
[2½ HOURS] [80 MARKS]
NOTES:
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
Q.1 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.2 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.3 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.4 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
PAPER II
BUDDHAS DHAMMA THROUGH PALI LITERATURE
[2½ HOURS] [80 MARKS]
NOTES:
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
Q.1 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MA RKS]
Q.2 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.3 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.4 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
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