Cross-Institutional Studies
We offer cross-institutional study opportunities to students from other Australian universities, allowing subjects undertaken at Nan Tien Institute (NTI) to count towards your degree.
Why study at NTI?
- Each subject is completed in 5 weeks
- Only 5 days on-campus (9am-5pm) + supported online study
- Government-accredited subjects with highly qualified lecturers
- Beautiful new South Coast Campus near Wollongong
- Available to both domestic and international students
- FEE-HELP assistance is available for eligible domestic students
Subjects Available
Semester 1 2021
Critical Inquiry
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Lecture dates: 25 January-4 April |
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Introduction to Buddhism
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Lecture dates: 8 February-14 March Discover ideas around the origin and development of Buddhism, key Buddhist doctrines, and the basic concepts of Buddhist philosophy and practice across various traditions. |
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Mindfulness: Theory and Practice
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Lecture dates: 12 April – 16 May Discover the theoretical foundations for meditative practice as well as the practical methods and techniques of meditation and look into the variety of applications of mindfulness in new contexts and environments. |
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Health as Buddhist Practice
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Lecture dates: 31 May – 4 July |
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Naturalisation of Buddhism in China and Beyond
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Lecture dates: 8 March-11 April This subject provides a historical survey of the impact of Buddhism in Chinese culture, exploring its growth and transformation through significant people, doctrines, practices and institutions from the turn of the Common Era to the present. |
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Semester 2 2021
Introduction to Buddhism
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Lecture dates: 26 July-29 August ‘Introduction to Buddhism’ outlines and explores the fundamentals of Buddhist thought. Students examine ideas around the origin and development of Buddhism, key Buddhist doctrines, and the basic concepts of Buddhist philosophy across various traditions. |
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Mindfulness: Theory and Practice
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Lecture dates: 15 November-19 December Discover the theoretical foundations for meditative practice as well as the practical methods and techniques of meditation and look into the variety of applications of mindfulness in new contexts and environments. |
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Buddhist Ethics
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Lecture dates: 9 August – 12 September Review contemporary issues through the lens of Buddhist ethical traditions including the environment, sustainability, war, gender and sexuality, economics, social responsibility, and more. |
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Buddhism, Environment and Sustainability
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Lecture dates: 20 September – 24 October Explore both classic and new sources of Buddhist environmentalism, as well as other Spiritual traditions that have a key role in engaging creative responses to environmental and associated social challenges. |
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Buddist Art and Visual Communication
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Lecture dates: 25 October – 28 November The aim of this subject is to teach the knowledge and interpretative skills necessary to fully engage with Buddhist material culture. The subject will be structured thematically across 4 days, with the fifth day for presentations during an excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW. |
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Studying at Nan Tien Institute
Week 1: Preliminary reading to familiarise yourself with the key subject topics (offsite)
Week 2: Digital Intensive Classroom where you will interact with the lecturer and fellow students. (5 days x 8 hrs./day)
Weeks 3-5: Independent learning – undertake research and complete your assignments, supported by the subject coordinator and online resources (offsite).
University of Wollongong (UOW) Students
Step 1: Start your application online via our website or using the button below.
Step 2: Complete a UOW ‘Application for Cross Institutional Study at another University’ form and submit it to your Department Head. You will also need to attach this completed form to finalise your online application.
Western Sydney University (WSU) Students
Step 1: Start your application online via our website or using the button below.
Step 2: Complete a WSU ‘Academic Approval Request for Cross Institutional studies’ form and submit it to your School. You will also need to attach this completed form to finalise your online application.
Other Australian Universities
Step 1: Start your application online via our website or using the button below.
Step 2: Complete an ‘Academic Approval Request for Cross Institutional studies’ form or equivalent from your university and submit it to your Head of Program. You will also need to attach this completed form to finalise your online application.
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ABOUT NAN TIEN INSTITUTE
Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is a private, not for profit, government accredited higher education provider offering studies in the areas of Buddhist studies, health and wellbeing, within an environment that incorporates contemplative education.
NTI offers postgraduate programs in Applied Buddhist Studies, Health and Social Wellbeing, Humanistic Buddhism, and Mental Health as well as customised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs and special interest subjects across the areas of meditation, mindfulness and health.