The undergraduate Division of the Graduate Theological Foundation
Bachelor of Theology in Buddhist Studies
Venue Specific: Asian Classics Institute of New York City
http://www.acidharma.org/aci/index.html
This degree program is directly linked to the course offerings of the Asian Classics Institute in New York City. All courses are by distance learning from practicing Buddhists. There are eighteen courses offered in all. For the B.Th. in Buddhist Studies, the student must take ten courses. Verification of completion of the ten courses must be received from the Asian Classics Institute in order for the Foundation to award the degree. All ten courses will be listed on the student’s transcript as having been taken at the ACI. The senior paper is not required.
Tuition and Fees
In addition to the tuition fees paid to the College for the degree program, the student must also pay the fees of the Institute for the courses being taken.
Tuition: $4,750.00
Graduation: $100.00
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the Undergraduate Portfolio* to provide evidence of five or more years of post-high school, professional-level paid or volunteer work experience in a social service ministry or faith community
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Foreign students must hold the equivalent.
- Completion of the Application Procedure.
* See the Undergraduate Portfolio section for an explanation.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of degree track requirements (see above)
- Submission of documentation of coursework and/or required response papers