The Masters in Tibetan History and Masters in Tibetan literature are graduate-level programs offered to interested students who have passed the Thorim Rigney Rabjampa degree certificate or its equivalent from a reputed recognized institution.
The objective of the graduate programs in Tibetan history and literature is to produce Tibetan intellectuals and scholars in the field of history, culture and literature. Over the past twenty years a number of young Tibetans have graduated through this college but only a handful of Tibetans have mastered Tibetan history and literature. These programs aim to fill the vacuum by producing credentialed Tibetan youths as per the guidance and concern expressed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Sikyong Dr. LobsangSangay. The Masters program offered by the College for Higher Tibetan Studies (CHTS) is recognized by the Department of Education of the Central Tibetan Administration and passed by the Academic Council of the College.
Masters Program
- Program Title: M.A. Tibetan Literature, and M.A. Tibetan History and Culture
- Program Objective: To produce specialists in Tibetan studies with both traditional and modern knowledge for the benefit of the Tibetan community.
- Program Level: Masters
- Eligibility for Enrollment: Bachelors degree or its equivalent
- Entrance Exam: Yes
- Duration of Program: Minimum of 2 years and maximum of three years
- Language of Instruction: Tibetan
- Fees: Rs. 6500 per month (inclusive of tuition, food research stipend and boarding)
M.A. Admission Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or its equivalent degree certificate from Tibet, Nepal or Bhutan.
- Entrance Examination Process
- Written exam
- Relevant academic research papers and articles
- Entrance exam in Second language (English/Mandarin/Hindi/Sanskrit)
- Interview
Exceptional CHTS students will be given special admission.
Masters in Tibetan History Syllabus
Semester |
Course of Title |
Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | History (From The Early Age to King Lang Dharma) | 10 |
| Research and Comparison between the History of Tibetan Kings and the History of China | 2 | |
| The History of the Countries Neighboring Tibet | 2 | |
| Optional Subject | 2 | |
| Total Credits in first semester | 16 | |
| Semester II | The Tibetan History from the Era of Fragmentation to the Tsang-pa Rule | 8 |
| Research and Comparison of the History of Tibet as written by Chinese Scholars (Pre-1642) | 2 | |
| History of the Countries Neighboring Tibet (1200-1642) | 2 | |
| The Science and Research Methodology of History | 2 | |
| Optional Subject | 2 | |
| Total Credits in second semester | 16 | |
| Semester III | Tibetan History during the reign of Gaden-Phodrang and the Development of ་Tibetan Culture and Civilization | 10 |
| Research and Comparison of the History of Tibet as written by Chinese Scholars (1642-1959) | 2 | |
| History of the Countries Neighboring Tibet (1200-1642) | 2 | |
| The Science and Research Methodology of History | 2 | |
| Total Credits in third semester | 16 | |
| Semester IV | Thesis Dissertation | 16 |
| 64 credit * 30 hours = 1920 hours of work load | 64 | |
Masters in Tibetan Literature Syllabus
Semester |
Course of Title |
Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | History of Western Literature | 4 |
| History of Ancient Indian Literature | 4 | |
| History of Tibetan Literature | 6 | |
| Optional Subject | 2 | |
| Total Credits in first semester | 16 | |
| Semester II | Theory of Western Literature | 4 |
| Theory of Indian Literature | 4 | |
| Theory of Tibetan Literature | 6 | |
| Optional Subject | 2 | |
| Total Credits in second semester | 16 | |
| Semester III | Comparative Literature | 12 |
| Research Methodology | 4 | |
| Total Credits in third semester | 16 | |
| Semester IV | Thesis Dissertation | 16 |
| Total credits in 4 semesters 64 credit * 30 hours = 1920 hours of work load 64 | ||