Buddhist-Based Universities in the United States - Searching for a New Model in Higher Education

This book investigates Buddhist universities in the United States, each of which offers degrees in liberal arts and professional fields while simultaneously educating their students in the philosophy and practices of Buddhism.

List of contents

Chapter One: University of the West
Chapter Two: The Dharma Realm Buddhist University
Chapter Three: Naropa University
Chapter Four: Soka University of America
Chapter Five: Buddhist Pedagogy
Conclusion: Conversation

About the author

Tanya Storch is professor of religious studies at the University of the Pacific.

Summary

This book investigates Buddhist universities in the United States, each of which offers degrees in liberal arts and professional fields while simultaneously educating their students in the philosophy and practices of Buddhism.

Product details

• Authors: Tanya Storch, Storch Tanya
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9781498517065
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-1706-5
• No. of pages: 136
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; USA, EDUCATION / Administration / General, RELIGION / Buddhism / General, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Buddhism, Educational administration and organization, United States of America, USA, Philosophy & theory of education, universities, Philosophy and theory of education, Higher education, tertiary education, Students & Student Organisations, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher