The Graduate School of Buddhist Studies was established in 1991 on the Seoul Campus for the purpose of cultivating professionals and leaders in the field of Buddhism through education and
research in the applied areas centered on Buddhism. Compared with the master's and the doctor's courses at other general graduate schools, which focus on academic research, the Graduate School
of Buddhist Studies is a special school for evening lectures and is for priests and Buddhists. It is an educational organization specializing in Buddhism with courses for masters, researchers,
and leaders.
Education Object
Over the last 2,500 years since Buddha's teachings were spread to the world, Buddhism has developed into a system of thought that combines ascetic practice as a methodology and trust as a
religion. Appropriating the modern academic methodology, the study of Buddhism has constructed its academic area as a religion and philosophy that has perspicacity and visions of human beings
and Buddha.
It is a science that systematically and logically researches Buddha's teachings, and realizes the ideal society of Buddhist character and land. The Buddhist Studies is divided into three
areas: Buddhist Studies, History of Buddhism, and Applied Buddhism. In the Graduate School, specialized lectures of each major and cultural lectures of Buddhism are held every semester, which
are performed by the University's full-time professors and outside lecturers whose distinguished scholarships are recognized by the Buddhist world.
At the very beginning of the 21st century, in the age of uncertainty, Korean Buddhism is sincerely required to change its paradigm of thought. Corresponding to this demand in the age, in order
to cultivate leaders of Buddhism who will lead the future of the Buddhist land, the Graduate School of Buddhist Studies is carrying out "Open education for Cham Saram (true person)" so that
all people can participate regardless of age, sex, nationality, and religion.
