Course Information
Schedules
- Sep 2025
Registration period
6 Jan 2025 (Mon) - 28 Feb 2025 (Fri)
Price
-
Study Mode
Duration
2 Year(s)
Language
English
Location
The University of Hong Kong
Course Overview
The Master of Buddhist Counselling programme offers quality training on Buddhist teaching-based counselling knowledge and skills by means of interdisciplinary learning and contemplative practice. Buddhist counselling students are held to high standards of knowledge of Buddhist teachings, counselling skills, ethics, self-introspection, and awareness. In particular, a significant portion of courses will focus on guiding students to apply Buddhist teachings in counselling. Using this training model, students will participate in group discussions, conduct role playing of counselling sessions, develop mindfulness practices, apply Buddhist counselling techniques in daily lives, and become involved in other experiential activities.
The programme is intended for individuals with basic knowledge in Buddhist Studies who would like to study how Buddhist counselling adds a new dimension to their daily work. The curriculum is designed to support a wide range of career paths, including healthcare professionals, helping professionals, educational professionals, officers from disciplinary forces, and any other persons who are interested in the study of Buddhist counselling for personal enhancement.
Expected Duration
2 years
Application Deadline
Main Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 28, 2025
Description
Part Time (two years, with classes on weekday evenings and weekends)
What You’ll Learn
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
All courses are offered on a credit basis. Candidates must complete eight courses by selecting three compulsory core courses, four elective courses, and one course for capstone experience. Candidates have to complete a total of 63 credits for graduation. A limited number of courses
may be offered in online or hybrid mode. Such options will not necessarily be offered every year, nor for all courses.
1. Core Courses (9 credits each)
BSTC7600. Theories and practice in Buddhist counselling I
BSTC7601. Theories and practice in Buddhist counselling II
BSTC7602. Spiritual formation through contemplative practices
2. Elective Courses (6 credits each)
BSTC6055. Buddhist psychology I
BSTC7603. Dharma therapy
BSTC7604. Awareness training program
BSTC7605. Being with the elderly, sick and dying
BSTC7606. Buddhist homiletics: The art of presenting Buddhist teachings
BSTC7607. Buddhist liturgy and rituals
BSTC7608. Buddhist mediation
BSTC7609. Special topics in Buddhist counselling (1)
BSTC7610. Special topics in Buddhist counselling (2)
BSTC7611. Group work in Buddhist and traditional counselling
3. Capstone Experience (12 credits)
BSTC8998. Capstone Experience
Not all elective courses listed above will necessarily be offered each year. Students from the MBC programme will be provided with options to select elective courses from the Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) programme. Teachers from the Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) programme may also serve as the co-supervisor in the Capstone Experience if the area of study is relevant. The selection of cross-listed courses and co-supervision of Capstone Experience should be subject to the approval of the Programme Director/Chairman of
the two respective programmes. Please contact the MBC Programme Office for details.
4. SYLLABUSES
A. Core Courses
BSTC7600. Theories and practice in Buddhist counselling I (9 credits)
BSTC7601. Theories and practice in Buddhist counselling II (9 credits)
BSTC7602. Spiritual formation through contemplative practices (9 credits)
B. Elective Courses
BSTC6055. Buddhist psychology I (6 credits)
BSTC7603. Dharma therapy (6 credits)
BSTC7604. Awareness training program (6 credits)
BSTC7605. Being with the elderly, sick and dying (6 credits)
BSTC7606. Buddhist homiletics: The art of presenting Buddhist teachings (6 credits)
BSTC7607. Buddhist liturgy and rituals (6 credits)
BSTC7608. Buddhist mediation (6 credits)
BSTC7609. Special topics in Buddhist counselling (1) (6 credits)
BSTC7610. Special topics in Buddhist counselling (2) (6 credits)
BSTC7611. Group work in Buddhist and traditional counselling (6 credits)
C. Capstone Experience
BSTC8998. Capstone Experience (12 credits)
