Graduate Certificate
(Humanistic Buddhism)
This postgraduate course will enable you to acquire a deep and broad understanding of the key themes of Humanistic Buddhism through historical, socio-cultural and textual studies.
You will engage in critical exploration of contemporary issues, as well as develop a personal understanding of key roles and identity, through contemplative reflection on practice and studies.
On completion of the course, you will be able to develop a deeper sense of purpose, be more self-aware and open to new experiences, and be better equipped to be of service to others. This course welcomes students from all Buddhist traditions.
This course would benefit those working within Buddhist communities, or consciously-minded education/business professionals who are seeking to enhance the impact of their work. By truly understanding, sharing, and working with humanistic values in your workplace and career, you will gain the skills to develop an innovative culture of understanding, mindfulness and care within your organisation.
In addition, the program will prepare you across disciplines and beyond, with regular faculty members and visiting lecturers in a diverse range of specialties.
Scholarships are also on offer to both Australian Domestic and International students! To find out more, visit our Fees and Scholarships page.
Course Overview
| Head of Program (Humanistic Buddhism) | Venerable Dr Juewei |
| Course Duration | Full-time: 6 months; Part-time options available for domestic students only |
| Delivery Method | On-campus + supported online study |
| Academic Requirements |
Bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, OR relevant work experience in a Buddhist profession or workplace for at least three (3) years full-time or six (6) years part-time (demonstrated through the provision of a CV). |
| English Language Requirements | Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Applicants who have not completed substantial tertiary studies in English will need to meet our English Language Requirements. |
| Pathway to further learning | Graduate Diploma in Applied Buddhist Studies Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) |
| Tuition Fees 2024 | Domestic $10,080 International $12,200 *FEE-HELP available to eligible Australian citizens Tuition fees, non-tuition fees, and refunds are governed by NTI’s Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy |
| Non-Tuition Fees | More about non-tuition fees |
| CRICOS Course Code | 097542A |
| CRICOS Provider Number | 03233C |
# Indicative fee, assuming all electives are chosen within the Award program
Course Structure
The course can be completed in 1 semester of full-time study. Students can also spread their subjects over a longer period.
The Graduate Certificate in Humanistic Buddhism qualification requires the completion of 4 subjects (for a total of 24 credit points) as follows:
Core Subjects
Please note: Not all electives are offered in each semester. Please check the timetable, or contact Student Services for advice.
| HB801 | Foundational Texts in Humanistic Buddhism |
| HB802 | Principles of Professional Engagement |
Elective Subjects
2 elective subjects to be chosen from the table below:
Course Outcomes
Overarching objective
To apply the bodhisattva values of compassion, wisdom, committed service and practice in one’s personal and professional communities in an increasingly difficult world as well as lay the foundations for further study and experiential learning of Buddhism.
Knowledge
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will have
1) Knowledge of the bodhisattva values of compassion, wisdom, committed service and practice as they are expressed in Buddhist canonical and contemporary humanistic Buddhist texts
2) Knowledge of the bodhisattva values of compassion, wisdom, committed service and practice in action in contemporary society
3) Knowledge of the development and relevance of the ‘humanistic’ in Buddhism in the East and the West
Skills
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to
4) Review, analyse and evaluate texts
5) Develop reflective awareness about the experiences of the self and/or the community, and the deep connection to everything else
6) Articulate the place of humanistic values such as compassion, wisdom, committed service and practice in Buddhism for today’s society through the development, delivery and evaluation of teaching/presentation/written materials
7) Identify effective interpersonal and intrapersonal resources for practice in light of foundational themes of humanistic Buddhism
Application of knowledge and skills
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to
8) Organise projects and activities to fulfil a humanistic Buddhist mission