Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies Program Requirements

General requirements for all students

All students are required to complete 48 units for completion of the degree, including 6 units of “in thesis.” Up to 24 units from a certificate program may be used in support of this requirement as per IBS’s stackable curriculum.

All students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and receive a B or better in all required courses.

All students must complete a research-based thesis project. Six units of “in thesis” must be completed as part of this requirement as time to write the thesis and work the student’s advisor.

All students must complete the following 4 courses (some of these courses may be completed as part of a certificate program):

  1. Buddhist Traditions of South Asia [HRHS 8151]
  2. Buddhist Traditions of East Asia [HRHS 8152]
  3. Introduction to Shin Buddhist Thought [HRPH 8140]
  4. Methods in Buddhist Studies [HR1630]

Program Learning Outcomes

Faculty have carefully crated Program Learning Outcomes to meet the professional goals of its M.A.B.S. students. Click here to learn more about program learning outcomes and assessment.

Outcomes and Assessment