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Intermediate Pali II
HDS 4055

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Description

This course is the final part of a two-year program designed to allow the student to read Buddhist canonical materials in Pali independently. The readings are taken from the canonical collections and are chosen and arranged thematically, exposing the student to key aspects of the teachings of Theravada Buddhism. The course readings are chosen to enrich the student's understanding of these teachings, at the same time as strengthening language skills. The course will also introduce the student to commentarial material. The Theravada tradition has a rich body of material that explicates and comments on the canonical texts. Gaining familiarity with this style of writing will greatly benefit the student in subsequent reading of Pali material. Prerequisites: Intermediate Pali I or equivalent (with the permission of the instructor). Note: Auditors not allowed.

School Harvard Divinity School
Credits 4
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Course Component Seminar
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HDS Letter Graded
MTS/ThM Area of Focus N/A
Arts of Ministry N/A
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices N/A
Language Course Type Basic Language Course
Language Taught Pali
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation N/A
Course Level N/A