The Institute of Buddhist Studies offers the following certificate programs which may be completed concurrently within a degree program to focus one’s studies and certify competence in a particular field of study, or may be completed as stand-alone programs (i.e., not completed as part of a degree program).
- Certificate in Shin Buddhist Studies
- Certificate in Sōtō Zen Buddhist Studies
- Certificate in Theravada Buddhist Studies
- Certificate in Buddhist Chaplaincy
- Certificate in Buddhism and Contemporary Psychology
Additionally, IBS offers an Online Certificate in Buddhist Studies as a stand-alone program or for students at the GTU and its member schools.
Students admitted to a degree program must petition for admittance into a concurrent certificate program. Please contact the Registrar for the applicable form.
For students who are not currently enrolled in a degree program, the admission requirements for all certificate programs is:
- a completed application
- transcripts of previous college work
- two letters of recommendations
- statement of intent
- $50 application fee
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Certificate ProgramsAt-a-Glance
| Program Name | Director | No. of required courses |
|---|---|---|
| Online Certificate in Buddhist Studies | Scott Mitchell | 4 |
| Certificate in Shin Buddhist Studies | David Matsumoto | 8 |
| Certificate in Sōtō Zen Studies | Daijaku Kinst | 6 |
| Certificate in Theravada Buddhist Studies | Scott Mitchell (and Diana Clark) | 6 |
| Certificate in Buddhist Chaplaincy | Daijaku Kinst | 8 |
| Certificate in Buddhism and Contemporary Psychology | Richard Payne | 6 |