Languages of South Asia at SOAS: Pali
Pali, essentially a version of Sanskrit reflecting later linguistic developments, is a major sacred language of Buddhist scripture. A knowledge of Pali is indispensable to the understanding of Buddhism, particularly as it has developed in Sri Lanka and the countries of South East Asia.
Courses:
Pali is taught in the Department of the Study of Religions.
Contacts:
Dr Kate Crosby, Department of the Study of Religions, (kc21@soas.ac.uk).
Degree Programmes
- BA South Asian Studies
- BA South Asian Studies and ...
- Certificate in South Asian Studies
- MA Comparative Literature (Africa/Asia)
- MA Languages and Cultures of South Asia
- Degree Programmes with Language Options
Degree Course Options
Other Resources
Suggested reading:
- W. Geiger, A Pali grammar (trans. B. Ghosh, ed. K.R. Norman), London 1994.
- K.R.Norman, Pali literature, Wiesbaden 1983.
- A.K.Warder, Introduction to Pali, London 1963.
Please Note: Not all courses and programmes are available every year
