Program Overview

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Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies

The Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Buddhist studies. The program is applicable to students admitted in and thereafter.

Study Scheme

The study scheme for the Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies consists of the following components:

• Coursework Requirement:
  • Required courses: 6 units (any 2 required courses: BUDS5013, BUDS5005, or BUDS5014)
  • Elective courses: 15 units (any 5 elective courses could be selected from 4 areas)
  • Project (Graduation Paper) BUDS5012: 3 units
  • Total: 24 units

Areas of Study

The program offers four areas of study:

• Area 1: Chinese Buddhism
• Area 2: Buddhism and Chinese Culture
• Area 3: Buddhism and Society
• Area 4: Language Courses

Other Requirements

• Students must take at least one course per term throughout the normative study period as stipulated in the “General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies”.
• A student who obtains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 in the preceding term will be put on academic probation.

Program Structure

The degree requires a total of 8 courses, i.e., 24 units to be completed within one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students.

Admission

Admission information for the Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies program is available upon request.

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in various areas of Buddhist studies, including Chinese Buddhism, Buddhism and Chinese Culture, Buddhism and Society, and Language Courses.

Programmes

The Department of Cultural and Religious Studies offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

• Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Humanities
• Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
• Master of Arts in Cultural Management
• Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
• Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies
• Master of Arts in Religious Studies
• M.Phil. - Ph.D. in Cultural Studies
• M.Phil. - Ph.D. in Religious Studies

Research Centres

The university is home to several research centers, including:

• Centre for Catholic Studies
• Centre for Christian Studies
• Centre for Cultural Studies
• Centre for Studies of Daoist Culture
• Centre for the Study of Chan Buddhism and Human Civilization
• Centre for the Study of Islamic Culture

Events & News

The department regularly hosts events and news related to cultural and religious studies, including news and announcements, upcoming events, and past events.