IBC envisions itself as an international institution of higher learning

1. Offering quality Buddhist education within a spiritually dedicated, non-sectarian, modern and scholastic environment;
2. Providing students at undergraduate and graduate levels a unique opportunity to acquire a comprehensive and in-depth study of Buddhism while promoting knowledge and understanding of different Buddhist traditions;
3. Seeking to combine the continuous inculcation of Buddhist spiritual values and the rigours of academic scholarship and a healthy appreciation of the richness and diversity of Buddhist traditions.

IBC is offering the following programmes:

ENGLISH CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME: 1 year or less

B.A PROGRAMMES: 120 credits over 4 years

1. Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Thought
2. Bachelor of Arts in Historical & Cultural Studies
3. Bachelor of Arts in Scripture Language & Literature.

Note: English and Chinese language the media of instruction. All applicants are expected to have proficiency in English and/or Chinese language. Students who are not able to meet the requirements will have to do a remedial course in the language. They will be admitted to the B.A Programme only after they have achieved the desired level of proficiency in English or Chinese.

M.A PROGRAMME: 36 credits over 3 regular semesters

Option 1: Course-based (11 courses, 3 credits per course) with
a minor dissertation (about 5,000 words, 3 credits);
Option 2:Course-based (8 courses, 3 credits per course) with a thesis (about 25,000 words, 12 credits).

PH. D. PROGRAM

It is a 48-credit program, conducted in English and Chinese languages.

Minimal entry qualification: M.A. degree in any discipline; preferably with background knowledge or concentrations or experience in Buddhadharma studies or work.

Plans of Study: two plans of study, Plan I of course work (12 credits) and a thesis (36 credits); and Plan II of thesis only (48 credits).

Duration: Minimum duration of residency study is 5 regular semesters and maximum duration for the completion of the Program is 6 years for entry at M.A. level.

More details: see website or write to enquire@ibc.ac.th

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