PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies is awarded for mastering a field of scholarship, for learning the methods of investigation appropriate to that field, and for completing original research.
Although the courses Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies mainly aims at developing graduate’s efficiency of being spiritual leader hood and enabling for reasonably and intelligently solving various kinds of problems. Besides, the program enables to produce the graduate with insightful knowledge of the Buddha’s teaching so that they are able to teach in reasonably and intelligently to both Thais and foreigners. As a result, those who have studied Buddhism regarding this program can rightly apprehend and effectively practice along with Buddhist principles and better understanding on the current situations of the world and society and well-versed in using modern technology to propagate the auspicious teachings of the Buddha.
A College enriched with the beauty of multicultural
VISION
International Center for Buddhist Studies College of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University produces intelligent graduates within a collaborative network of Buddhist educational Institutes around the world, with the aim of awakening society and integrating Buddhist studies with modern sciences to develop Buddhist research, innovation and academic services based on projects to foster and maintain the arts and culture of a multicultural society.
MISSION
IBSC upholds the mission to train its graduate students to acquire communicational knowledge and skills in promoting Buddhist studies reasonably and intellectually throughout the world. Besides, the program enables to produce the graduates with basic skills in conducting academic research, have deep understanding and appreciation for the richness of three Buddhist traditions, namely Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Graduates also enable to be competent in the use of English in teaching the Dhamma from both intellectually and humbly by proper using of modern technology.
CURRICULUM
The Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies aspirant specifies a program area in which classes and research work are to be done and in which she or he expects to become a scholar. This area of concentration is at least 120 graduate credit hours taken at the International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), Mahachulalongkorn rajavidyalaya University, exclusive of research credits and research skills requirement. The Bachelor study aspirant, with the assistance of an advisor, constructs a bachelor program plan of coursework and research opportunities.
1. Unit of General Education Subjects 30 credits
1.1 Compulsory Subjects 18 credits
1.2 Selective Subjects 12 credits
2. Unit of Specific Subjects 84 credits
2.1 Subject Group of Buddhism 12 credits
2.2 Core Subjects 33 credits
2.3 Specific Subjects 30 credits
2.4 Selective Subjects 9 credits
3. Unit of Independent Selective Subjects 6 credits
Total 120 credits
CURRICULUM
SUBJECTS
Unit of General Education Subjects
It is divided into compulsory subjects with 18 credits that students must study all and select 12 more credits. Totally, there are 30 credits as:
Unit of General Education Subjects 30 credits
(1) Compulsory Subjects 18 credits
(2) Selective Subjects 12 credits
1. Unit of General Education Subjects 30 credits
The Students must study the Unit of General Education Subjects 30 credits as follows:
1.1 Compulsory Subjects 18 credits
112 101 Sciences and Arts of Life
112 102 Social Studies for Human Development
112 103 Scientific Paradigm
112 104 Fundamentals of Philosophy
112 205 Peace Studies
112 206 Introduction to Statistics and Research
1.2 Selective Subjects 12 credits
112 107 Introduction to Religions
112 108 Environmental Studies and Deep Ecology
112 109 World Politics and Administrations
112 110 Principle of Management
112 111 Principle of Economics
112 112 Principle of Psychology
112 113 Buddhist Arts
112 114 Public Mind and Social Development
112 115 Integrity and Good Governance
112 116 Innovation and Information Technology
112 117 Sufficiency Economic Philosophy
112 118 Introduction to Sciences
112 119 Sustainable Development
112 120 Global Citizenship Studies
112 121 Cross-Cultural Languages and Communications
112 222 Systematic and Critical Thinking
112 223 Introduction to Computer Applications
112 224 Introduction to Logics
112 225 Academic English
112 226 Basic English
112 227 Advanced English
112 228 Introduction to Sanskrit
112 229 Advanced Sanskrit
112 230 Introduction to Thai
112 231 Advanced Thai
112 232 Introduction to Chinese
112 233 Advanced Chinese
112 234 Basic Pali
112 235 Advanced Pali
2.1 Subject Group of Buddhism 12 credits
The students must study the educational and practical subject group of Buddhism with 12 credits:
112 136 Buddha’s Life Studies
112 137 Early Buddhism
112 238 History of Buddhism
112 239 Traditions and Rituals of Buddhist Schools
2.2 Core Subjects 33 credits
112 340 Theravāda Buddhism
112 341 Mahayāna Buddhism
112 342 Vajrayāna Buddhism
112 343 Zen Buddhism
112 344 Vinaya Pitaka Studies
112 345 Suttanta Pitaka Studies
112 446 Abhidhamma Pitaka Studies
112 447 Mūlamadhyamakakārika Studies
112 448 Abhidhammakosa Studies
112 449 Common Buddhist Text Studies
112 450 Comparative Studies on Buddhist Schools
2.3 Specific Subjects 30 credits
112 351 Mindfulness and Meditation I
112 352 Mindfulness and Meditation II
112 353 Mindfulness and Meditation III
112 354 Mindfulness and Meditation IV
112 355 Mindfulness and Meditation V
112 356 Mindfulness and Meditation VI
112 457 Mindfulness and Meditation VII
112 458 Mindfulness and Meditation VIII
112 459 Buddhism and Brain
112 460 Insight Dialogue
2.4 Selective Subjects 9 credits
112 361 Buddhism and Science
112 362 Buddhism in the West
112 363 Buddhism in Southeast Asia
112 364 Buddhism in Thailand
112 365 Buddhism in Central Asia
112 366 Buddhism in South Asia
112 467 Tibetan Buddhism
112 468 Buddhism in Mekhong Basin
112 469 Buddhism in Himalayan Regions
112 470 Buddhist Innovation in Digital Era
112 471 Multiculturalism
112 472 Inter-Religious Dialogue
2. Unit of Specific Subjects 84 credits
RESEARCH SKILLS
The students of Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies (International Program) must bring out the theoretical principle
and the method that studied for propagation of Buddhism and service the society nationally and internationally as a supervisor assigned thereby arranging it as a dissertation to present it in public for purposely exchanging the lessons and taking it as the way to propagate Buddhism and give a service to society.
COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION
The comprehensive examination consists of both written and oral parts and covers the major area pursued by the student. The student passes the comprehensive examination if a majority of the official examining committee (including the chair) approves the student’s performance.
RESIDENT STUDY
Eight semesters (which may include one summer session), usually consecutive, at any time beginning with the first semester of bachelor study, must be spent in resident study at IBSC. Residence is not merely a period measured in hour. During this period the bachelor aspirant must be involved full time in academic pursuits, which may include up to half-time on-campus teaching or research, or under certain circumstances, a greater percentage of research if it is directed specifically toward the student’s degree objectives.
* International applicants should check the IBSC website for additional admission requirements.
Please note: Meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission to the program.
The application for admission to International Center for Buddhist Studies College of Mahachulalongkorn rajavidyalaya University for undergraduate study has the following requirements:
1. High School or equivalent with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
2. A complete graduate application: apply online or at the Office of IBSC Student service.
3. An official transcript (not student’s copy) of all previous school credit sent from the institution directly to the Office of IBSC Student service (printed transcripts or official electronic versions are both acceptable).
4. English requirement please check from the list here.
5. A statement of career goals describing an area of interest in curriculum and instruction and how this degree will help meet professional aspirations.
6. Letters of recommendation from one people who can comment on the applicant’s ability to complete an Undergraduate program of study.
7. A writing sample: an essay or an article, paper, or other composition originally written by the applicant. An appropriate length is five to eight pages.
8. CV or a vitae or resume.