Focus Your Study
The Institute of Buddhist Studies offers five fully online certificate programs spanning a range of Buddhist traditions and professional paths making it possible to pursue your education from anywhere. Certificate programs also integrate seamlessly into our degree programs through our stackable curriculum.
- Certificate in Buddhist Studies
- Certificate in Buddhist Chaplaincy
- Certificate in Shin Buddhist Studies
- Certificate in Sōtō Zen Buddhist Studies
- Certificate in Theravada Buddhist Studies
Please review this important information on state authorization before applying for our online programs..
Certificate Programs At-a-Glance
Questions about how to apply? Contact our admissions office.
| Program Name | Program Advisor | Online? | No. of required courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Certificate in Buddhist Studies | Courtney Bruntz cbruntz@shin-ibs.edu |
Yes | 4 |
| Certificate in Shin Buddhist Studies | Harry Bridge hbridge@shin-ibs.edu | Yes | 8 |
| Certificate in Sōtō Zen Studies | Paula Arai parai@shin-ibs.edu |
Yes | 6 |
| Certificate in Buddhist Chaplaincy | Nancy Lin nlin@shin-ibs.edu |
Yes | 8 |
| Certificate in Theravada Buddhist Studies | Natalie Quli- natalie@shin-ibs.edu | Yes | 6 |