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DR Stephen Murphy's Qualifications (1)

PhD
Doctoral Degrees (e.g., PhD, DPhil, EdD)

Status Complete
Part Time No
Years 2006 - 2010
Project Title The Buddhist Boundary Markers of Northeast Thailand and Central Laos, 7th-12th centuries CE: Towards an understanding of the archaeological, religious and artistic landscapes of the Khorat Plateau
Project Description Documented the spread of Buddhism into this region and its subsequent development by focusing specifically on Buddhist boundary markers (Thai, sema/เสมา; Pāli, sīma).
Awarding Institution SOAS, University of London
Thesis The Buddhist boundary markers of northeast Thailand and central Laos, 7th-12th Centuries CE: towards an understanding of the archaeological, religious and artistic landscapes of the Khorat Plateau