E-Learning Programme for M.A. degree in Buddhist Studies

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For the eLearning program and updated info, please visit this site:
http://elearning.thanhsiang.org/

Updated: Dec. 15, 2015
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1. About the Program
IBC E-Learning MA program for Buddhist Studies is based on IBC MA Program (36-credits). It is course-based (8 courses, 3 credits per course.
The MA program’s duration is three years. Individual e-tutorials will be available to all students.
Prospective students should note that if they join the MA program but unable to complete the full MA three years' program for any reason, they would only earn the Postgraduate Certificate in Buddhist Studies.

2. Entrance Requirements
Applicants should be at least 21 years of age and have a good first degree or an equivalent degree standard from any accredited University. Applicants must meet the minimum level of proficiency in English language as stipulated in the MA degree admission requirements.

3. Course Fees
Fees are paid USD150 for each credit or USD450 for a 3-credit subject, USD1,800 for 12 credit thesis.
For Malaysia and Thai students, fees are paid RM200 (or 2000 Baht) for each credit or RM600 (or 6,000 Baht) for a 3-credit subject, RM 2,400 (or 24,000 Baht) for 12 credit thesis.

4. Assessment
The MA entrance exams and the assignments of each subject can be conducted on-line at http://ibc.ac.th/exam
For the final exam of each course, students will have to take the exam at an authorized venue, such as the IBC, a chosen Buddhist Centre, or the Royal Thai Embassies or Consulates in any country. Malaysian students can choose either Than Hsiang Temple in Penang, or Tham Wah Wan Temple in KL.

5. Study Program Plan

5.1 First Year (12 credits)
A. Core Courses
BT6101 Theravada Buddhism 3 (3-0-6)
BT6208 Mahayana Buddhism 3 (3-0-6)
B. Elective Courses
BC6208 Buddhism and Society 3 (3-0-6)
BT6205 A Survey of the Doctrine of Abhidharma schools 3 (3-0-6)

5.2 Second Year (12 credits)

A. Core Courses
BH6103 History of Indian Buddhism 3(3-0-6)
B. Elective courses
CB6215 Chinese Buddhist Thought: A Historical Perspective 3(3-0-6)
TB6217 Lam Rim Chen Mo: The Path to Enlightenment in the Tibetan Tradition
CB6219 The Ch’an (Dhyana) School - A Historical Survey 3(3-0-6)

5.3 Third Year (12 credits)

Thesis of about 25,000 words approved and supervised.