Class Schedules: First Semester, July-Nov 2007, 2007-2008 Academic Year
MA (English) – Lecture Room: Mañjuśrī
BT6321/ME6321 Independent Study or Minor Research Project (Prof Kapila A)
• 16th July: 9.00am-10.00am– introductory guide on choosing topic, conducting independent study/research and writing
• working out advisory schedules with students
• 02 November: final date of submission
• series of workshops, to be announced.
TB6217/ME6217 Lam Rim Chen Mo; The Path to Englightenment in the Tibetan Tradition (Dr A Terentyev)
• 17th July 25 July: 2pm-5pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays;
• 30 July - 03 Aug: 2pm-5pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays;
• 04 Aug, 06 Aug, 09 Aug: 2pm-5pm, Saturday, Monday, Friday
• 17 Aug: last date for submission of essay assignment
• 21 Aug: viva voce interview with instructor, 8.15am-11.15am
• 02 Sep: Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
ST6206/ME6206 Buddhism in Japan (Prof Dr C Willemen)
• 7-8 Aug, 15-31 Aug: 2pm-5pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.
• 30 Aug: viva voce
• 16 Sep: Final written examination, 1830hr-2130hr
BT6102/ME6102 Mahayana Buddhism (Dr Fa Qing)
• 03 Sep – 19 Oct: 2pm-5pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays;
• 02 Nov (tentative): Final exam, 1400hr-1700hr
BT6101/ME6101 Theravada Buddhism (Prof Kapila A)
• 03 Sep – 19 Oct: 2pm-5pm, Mondays, Wednesdays
• 30 Sep: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 08 Nov (tentative): Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
MA (Chinese medium) Lecture Room: Mahākāśyapa
BT6321C/MC6321 Independent Study or Minor Research Project (Dr Fa Qing)
• 16th July: 2pm-3pm– introductory guide on choosing topic, conducting independent study/research and writing
• working out advisory schedules with students
• 02 November: final date of submission
• series of workshops, to be announced.
ST6206C/MC6206 佛教與中國文化 (Buddhism and Chinese Culture) (Dr Chu S F)
• 25 July: 9.00am-11.00am
• 26-29 July: 8.30am-11.00am; 3.00pm-5.00pm
• 30 July: 9.00am-11.00am
• 31 July - 03 Aug: 8.30am-11.00am
• 06-09 Aug: 8.30am-11.00am
• 27 Aug: Final Written Examination, 1830hr-2130hr
BA COURSES OFFERED
EN101 English Structure (BA1- Mr Greg Allen)
PL201 Pali Grammar II (Ven Dr Dhammandi)
BP201 Early Buddhism - Basic Doctrines (BA1, BA 2 – Prof Kapila)
SS101 Man and Society (BA1, BA2, BA3 – Assist Prof Dr Pornthipa)
BC201 Elements of Buddhist Culture (BA1, BA 2, BA3 – Ven Ananda KG)
BP209 Theory and Practice of Boddhisatva Ideal (BA1, BA2, BA3 – Ven Piyaratana)
TB401 Tibetan Buddhism (BA1, BA2, BA3, BA4 - Dr A Terentyev)
BP313 Madhyamaka: The Buddhist Doctrine of Emptiness (BA3, BA4 - Dr Fa Qing)
PL301 Pali Prescribed Readings (BA3, BA4 – Ven Dr Dhammanandi)
BP301 Early Buddhism - Problems of Interpretation (BA4 - Prof Kapila A)
BP311 Psychology of Abhidharma (BA4 – Ven Ananda KG)
Class Schedules for BA Courses
First Semester, July-Nov 2007, 2007-2008 Academic Year
BP313 Madhyamaka: The Buddhist Doctrine of Emptiness (Dr Fa Qing) (BA3,4)
• 12 Sep – 29 Oct: 9am-11am, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
• 07 Oct: 1400hr-1700hr, Mid-course assessment
• 06 Nov: Final exam, 1400hr-1700hr
• Lecture room: Ksitigarbha
BP301 Early Buddhism, Problems of Interpretation (Prof Kapila A) (BA4)
• 20 July – 26 Oct: 2pm-5pm, Fridays;
• 30 Sep: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 09 Nov: Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Avalokiteśvara
BP201 Early Buddhism, Basic Doctrines (Prof Kapila A) (BA1, 2)
• 17 Jul – 17 Aug: 2pm-5pm, Tuesdays; Thursdays;
• 17 Sep-05 Oct: 2pm-5pm, Tuesdays; Thursdays
• 12 Aug: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 14 Oct: Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
PL301 Pali: Prescribed Readings (BA3, 4 - Ven Dr Dhammanandi)
• 19 Jul – 03 Aug: 3pm-5pm, Tuesdays; Thursdays;
• 20 Aug- 07 Sep: 3pm-5pm, Tuesdays; Thursdays
• 16 Sep: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 17 Sep to 26 Oct: 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m., Mondays
• 29 Oct: 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m., Monday
• 12 Nov: Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Ksitigarbha
TB401 Tibetan Buddhism (BA1, 2, 3, 4 - Dr A Terentyev)
• 07 Aug-17 Aug: 2pm-5pm, Tuesdays; Thursdays
• 20 Aug – 10 Sep: 2pm-5pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays;
• 02 Sep: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 23 Sep: Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Ksitigarbha
BP209 Theory and Practice of Boddhisatva Ideal (BA1, 2, 3 - Ven Piyaratana)
• 18 Jul – 17 Aug: 2pm-5pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays;
• 05 Aug: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 09 Sep (tentative): Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Ksitigarbha
BP311 Psychology of Abhidharma (BA4 - Ven Ananda KG)
• 26 Jul: 9.00am – 11.00am, Thursday
• 27 July -17 Aug: 8.30am – 11.00am, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays;
• 05 Aug: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 26 Aug: Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Śāriputra
BC201 Elements of Buddhist Culture (BA1, 2, 3 - Ven Ananda KG)
• 20 Aug–10 Sep: 8.30am–11.00am, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
• 11 Sep: 8.30am – 10.30am, Tuesday
• 26 Aug: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 30 Sep: Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Ksitigarbha
EN101 English Structure (BA1- Mr Greg Allen)
• 16 July – 19 Oct (except 28 July): 1.00pm-2.00pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
• 07 Oct: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 31 Oct: Final Exam, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Avalokiteśvara
SS101 Man and Society (BA1, 2, 3 - Assist Prof Dr Pornthipa)
• 21 July – 27 Oct (except 28 July): 1.00pm-4.00pm, Saturdays
• 29 July: 1.00pm-4.00pm, Sunday
• 29 Sep: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 14 Nov: Final Examination, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Ksitigarbha
PL201 Pali Grammar II (BA2 - Ven Dr Dhammandi)
• 12 Sep – 14 Sep: 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• 17 Sep to 29 Oct: 3.00p.m. - 5.00 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
• 21 Oct: 1830hr-2130hr, Mid-course assessment
• 12 Nov (tentative): Final exam, 1830hr-2130hr
• Lecture room: Ksitigarbha