Religious Studies with Language: Contemplative Religions MA
This MA degree includes all the course work of the MA Religious Studies degree with
the Contemplative Religions concentration, and is enriched by training in either Sanskrit
or Tibetan through two years (16 credits) of course work or more. This 61-credit concentration
is designed for students who wish to join the academic study of comparative religions
with interreligious dialog, contemplative practice, and personal investigation. Students
develop literacy in the living traditions of a variety of world religions, with emphasis
on the contemplative practices, texts, and teachings. Students develop skills in interreligious
dialog within in the context of global pluralism. Students work with faculty members
who are both academically and spiritually trained in the teachings and practices of
their respective traditions.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit is a classical language of South Asia, that is foundational to Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu religious traditions. The formative works of yoga and tantra were also composed in Sanskrit. The Sanskrit language option provides students with a knowledge of Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary, as well as initial reading skills, providing access to the remarkable textual archive of South Asia.
Tibetan
Study of the Tibetan language provides access to the rich and diverse world of Tibetan Buddhist literature, to the oral teachings of contemporary Tibetan masters, and to a great body of Indian texts that survive only in Tibetan translation. The Tibetan language option provides training in both classical Tibetan and the spoken language. Study of classical Tibetan involves learning grammar and vocabulary of the classical language and the reading of texts. Modern Tibetan is learned through the study of the contemporary idiom with practice in hearing and speaking Tibetan.
Culminating Requirements
The degree program concludes with a master's paper or project, which can include a Sanskrit or Tibetan translation, as well as an oral exam.
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