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3 Humanities MA Degree Programs in India


Nalanda University
MA in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions
- Rajgir, India
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religion offers an M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religion, and an M.A. in Hindu Studies (Sanātana). The program in Buddhist Studies emphasizes a deep and distinctive study of Buddhist ideas and values and historically contextualizes those ideas about other proximal philosophical and religious traditions such as Vedic, Sankhya, Yoga, and Tantra.


Nalanda University
MA in Hindu Studies (Sanātana)
- Rajgir, India
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Over the millennium, the ancient seers, and saints living across the river Sindhu made the intuitive realization of the eternal spiritual truth (Satya). They visualized the core principles that govern the world causing material as well as spiritual progress of every living being known as dharma.
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Nalanda University
Master in World Literature
- Rajgir, India
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master in World Literature enables students to gain a broad acquaintance with a gamut of literature across genres from around the world, transitions in the field of literary studies, literary and cultural texts, theories, and methodologies of study as well as undertake coursework with specific, closely defined topics on a variety of literature and cultures and through a variety of materials.
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Pursuing a Master’s degree in Humanities in India opens doors to exploring diverse cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts. This field emphasizes critical thinking and creative expression, preparing you for engaging discussions on topics that shape societies.
In these programs, you'll delve into subjects like literature, history, ethics, and sociology. Common coursework includes literary analysis, cultural theory, and research methodology, which helps deepen your understanding of human experiences. Students strengthen critical thinking as they engage with new perspectives.
The educational environment in India often encourages research-oriented study with experiential learning opportunities. You'll gain insights through group projects, community engagement, and interdisciplinary approaches. These experiences develop competencies that are highly valued in various careers, such as education, public policy, and cultural management.