IBC Academic Programs 2011: Now Open for Application

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Applications are invited for the following academic programs for the next academic year that begins in July.

Interested applicants may download and complete the application forms and submit them in soft copies to enquire@ibc.ac.th, and mail the hard copies to International Buddhist College, Nakhon Ratchasima, 442/1, Mu 1, Thumbol Muang Pak, Amphoe Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima 30150, Thailand

Application forms and instructions on supporting documents required can be downloaded here and you can find more details at http://ibc.ac.th/en/enrollment.

  1. Application Form.doc 87 KB
  2. Medical Examination.doc 81 KB
  3. Health Certificate.doc 27 KB
  4. Accommodation Application Form.doc 37 KB
  5. Bursary Application Form.doc 41 KB

IBC is offering the following programs:

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Scriptural Language and Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Historical and Cultural Studies

Two plans for full-time students who intend to complete the program in three regular semesters:

    1. Plan I: Course-work of 33 credit hours and a minor research project of 3 credit hours spread over three regular semesters of 16-17 weeks per regular semester, with or without a summer semester of 8 weeks' duration;

      2. OR

    2. Plan II: Course work of 24 credit hours and a thesis (12 credit hours) spread over three semesters as above.

• Doctor of Philosophy Program in Buddhist Studies
(International program/New Curriculum 2007) (48 credits in English or Chinese Medium)

  • Major Principles of Education at International Buddhist College

 

  1. • Equal respect: respect all major Buddhist traditions equally in promoting teachings of all traditions, learning and practicing.
  2. • Balanced Modernity and Spiritual Growth: Adopting latest methodology and technology in academic research; fostering excellence in scholarship and promoting spiritual cultivation and religious life.
  3. • Communication to reach out to many: Use of two major international languages, English and Chinese as the medium of instruction, learning and research in Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese and Tibetan Buddhist scriptures.


Objective
Promote Buddhist culture; train students to be highly skilled in spreading the teachings of the Buddha; foster international academic integration; deepen mutual understanding of all traditions; and provide service that benefits the public.

Academic instructors

Ven. Prof. Dr. K L Dhammajoti (Malaysia)
Prof.Dr.Charles Willeman( Belgium)
Dr. Balee Buddharaksa (Thailand)
Prof. Kapila (Sri Lanka)
Prof. Tilak K (Sri lanka)
Dr. Bong Chui Lian (Malaysia)
Ven. Dr. Dhammanandi (Korea)
Dr. Krishna Ghosh Della Santina (India)
Mr. Mattia Salvini (Italy)

Guest Lecturers

Ven. Assist. Prof. Guang Xing (China)
Ven. Dhammadipa (Czechoslovakia)
Pro. Endo Toshiichi (Japan)
Assist. Prof. Yao Zhihua (Hong Kong)
Dr. Andrey Terentvey (Russa)
Ven. Zhen Jue (Singapore)
Ven.K.G. Ananda (South Korea),
Ven.Chandaratana (Sri Lanka),
Ven. Dhammapala (Malaysia);
Dr Chu S-F (Hongkong);
Ven Piyaratana (Sri Lanka);
Ven Zhangern (Malaysia);
Ven Seevali (Sri Lanka);
Dr Porntipha B (Thailand); and many more

Applications: applications are accepted all year round and processed three times a year;
• Applications for admission to the July semester will be closed at the end of June.

  1. • Applications for admission to the November semester will be closed at the end of October.
  2. • Applications for admission to the summer (May) semester will be closed in the middle of April.

Entry Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts Degree Program (English Medium)
1, A certificate of high school (Grade 6) or Equivalent.
2. Or have level five of Pali with level 3 in Dhamma of certificate.

Master of Arts Degree Program (English and Chinese Medium)
1. A four year bachelor degree from a recognized or accredited tertiary institution, with a minimum grade point average of 2.75
2. Or have level nine of Pali certificate.
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Buddhist Studies (English and Chinese Medium)

  1. Holders of Master’s degree or equivalent, with good academic records (GPA of 3.5 or higher ) :
  2. Academic background in Buddhist Studies or others related fields is not absolutely essential but is an asset.
  3. Proficiency in English language as indicated by at TOFEL: score of at least 550 or equivalent.
    A. Chinese language for those intending to do the program in Chinese.

(for more details please visit Programs in Buddhist Studies

Selection: Entrance Examination and Interview
Selection of candidates will be based on entrance qualifying examination and interview.
Entrance examination and interview will be conducted in June or early November or early April for the July, November and summer semesters respectively.

International Buddhist College, Nakhon Ratchasima,
442/1, Mu 1, Thumbol Muang Pak, Amphoe Pak Thong Chai,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30150, Thailand
Tel: 66-444-5252-1, Fax: 66-444-52530
E-mail: enquire@ibc.ac.th