IBC Malaysia
Affiliated to International Buddhist College, Thailand
OBJECTIVES
To offer academic programmes in Buddhist Studies
To train Buddhist monastics and lay members to disseminate Buddhism in Malaysia
MOTTO
Buddhist Education for the Good of the Many
VISION
A Buddhist Institution of Excellence for the Cultivation of Wisdom and Merit
MISSION
To offer quality Buddhist education within a spiritually dedicated, non-sectarian, and scholastic environment
To instill Buddhist spiritual values together with the rigors of academic scholarship
To promote the universal teaching of the Buddha and demonstrate its relevance as the foundation for a just and harmonious society
To promote intra-religious understanding and fellowship among the three Buddhist traditions comprising Theravāda, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna
To nurture practicing Buddhist scholars, effective Dharma teachers and dedicated Buddhist leaders
Course Offered: 'A' Level Diploma in Buddhist Studies
This Course is comprised of 5 Modules. Each module will be delivered in 45 hours of lectures over a period of 10 weeks. Teaching and learning methodology incorporates class lectures, reading and written assignments, class discussion and presentation. Students have to write an assignment of 1500 words and sit for a 3-hour written examination for the successful completion of each module.
Course Modules and Instructors
Module TBM: Theory of Buddhist Meditation: From Early Buddhism
to Early Mahāyāna
Lecturer: Dr Fa Qing, Ph.D.
Module EBD: Early Buddhist Doctrines
Instructor: Ms Soong Wei Yean, MA in Buddhist Studies
Module BSI: Buddhism, Society and the Individual
Instructor: Mr Tan Jee Peng, MA in Buddhist Studies
Module BPW: Buddhist Psychology and Wellbeing
Instructor: Ms Soong Wei Yean, MA in Buddhist Studies
Module HBI: History of Buddhism in India
Instructor: Ms Chiew Suan Bee, MA in Buddhist Studies
Two Types of Certificates will be awarded
1. 'A' Level Diploma in Buddhist Studies
Students who attain the required standard in the assessment of 5 modules will be awarded the 'A' Level Diploma in Buddhist Studies.
2. Certificate of Attendance in Buddhist Studies
Candidates who attend the full course but do not fulfill the required standard in the assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance in Buddhist Studies.
Malaysian Route to the Masters in Buddhist Studies
Each year students will complete 5 Modules of Buddhist Studies
leading to the following awards.
Year 1: 'A' Level Diploma in Buddhist Studies
Year 2: Shastri Diploma in Buddhist Studies Level 1
Year 3: Shastri Diploma in Buddhist Studies Level 2
Year 4: Shastri Degree in Buddhist Studies
On the successful completion of this 4-year Course of Buddhist Studies,
students are eligible to enroll for the Masters in Buddhist Studies and further onto PhD in Buddhist Studies.
Course Details
Commencement : 1st July 2017
Time : 2.00 – 6.00 pm
Entry Requirements: SPM with Credit in English
Module Fees : RM500
Course Coordinator : Sis Chiew Suan Bee
Venue : 4th Floor, Than Hsiang Temple, Penang
Contact : Sis Soong Wei Yean
Email: sweiyean@yahoo.com
HP: 016-422 4109
Who Should Attend:
Sangha members, leaders of Buddhist organisations, Sunday School teachers, Dharma teachers, school leavers interested in teaching Buddhism as a career, and everyone interested in cultivating wisdom and merit.
Early Bird Introductory Offer:
All fees paid will be fully reimbursed to students upon the successful completion of the 'A' Level Diploma in Buddhist Studies for students who register before 26 June 2017.
Sangha members are exempted from all module fees but required to deposit RM600 as Caution Money for the whole course.
This amount is fully refunded upon the successful completion of the course.
Sangha members are also required to provide reference letter from Monastery's Chief Abbot.