Online Education
The campus of Buddha Dharma University currently is virtual; however, we are moving towards creating a "bricks and mortar" environment in Kansas City, Missouri.
Until this occurs, all courses will be offered over the Internet and maintain the highest standard of education and faculty interaction that is possible with today's advanced technologies.
In addition, there are several retreats which occur yearly, once every quarter on the average. These retreats afford students and faculty the opportunity to meet face to face.
Of course, there are prescribed courses, tests, textbooks, homework, and a rigorous standard of excellence.
But our students are responsible for their own pace and progress.
That's not to say our students are alone, however. Our professors are wholeheartedly committed to asking this question: "How may I help you?" So we are here to serve our students, guide them, and encourage them on your own individual path.
Our mission is to train priests in fundamental Buddhist doctrine, traditional Zen liturgical practice and function, as well as educate priests in a broad spectrum of the essentials of pastoral care, both priestly and administrative.
Flexibility
Buddha Dharma University online classroom environment is asynchronous, meaning you can participate when it’s convenient for you within an assigned period.
Weekly discussion topics, required readings, and assignments will all be listed in the online syllabus provided by your instructor.
Until this occurs, all courses will be offered over the Internet and maintain the highest standard of education and faculty interaction that is possible with today's advanced technologies.
In addition, there are several retreats which occur yearly, once every quarter on the average. These retreats afford students and faculty the opportunity to meet face to face.
Of course, there are prescribed courses, tests, textbooks, homework, and a rigorous standard of excellence.
But our students are responsible for their own pace and progress.
That's not to say our students are alone, however. Our professors are wholeheartedly committed to asking this question: "How may I help you?" So we are here to serve our students, guide them, and encourage them on your own individual path.
Our mission is to train priests in fundamental Buddhist doctrine, traditional Zen liturgical practice and function, as well as educate priests in a broad spectrum of the essentials of pastoral care, both priestly and administrative.
Flexibility
Buddha Dharma University online classroom environment is asynchronous, meaning you can participate when it’s convenient for you within an assigned period.
Weekly discussion topics, required readings, and assignments will all be listed in the online syllabus provided by your instructor.
Time Requirements
Technology Requirements
Conduct Requirements
Buddha Dharma University requests all students adhere to our Code of Conduct.
- To get the most from your studies, you should dedicate blocks of time to your program
- Courses have defined start and completion dates. You’ll typically have one month off between quarters
- Start dates are offered throughout the year so that you can begin your program when it’s convenient for you
Technology Requirements
- Internet access
- Proficiency using email, the Internet, and common desktop productivity software
- General technology requirements include:
- Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS X
- 2GB of RAM minimum
- 100GB hard drive
- CD/DVD drive installed or connected to your computer
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 8 or higher)
- Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or higher)
- Apple QuickTime (version 7 or higher)
- Windows Media Player (version 7 or higher)
- Antivirus software (e.g., AVG, McAfee or Norton) students must have a current version of antivirus software installed and running, and must keep its version current by promptly installing the upgrades, patches, etc. made available by the software manufacturer
- Standards compliant Web browser
Conduct Requirements
Buddha Dharma University requests all students adhere to our Code of Conduct.
