Fall Semester

• MBA 560 Managing Non-Profit Organizations (3)
• REL 450 Buddhist Ethics (3)
• MDIV 450 Pastoral Theology (3)
• MDIV 455 Spiritual Formation for Buddhist Chaplains (3)
• (practice/meditation requirement) (0)
• (chaplaincy work on campus/through the university) (0)

Goals:

Students will gain the skills and education necessary for managing non-profit organizations. In addition, they will acquire a clear understanding of how the different varieties of Buddhist practitioners conceive of ethics. Students will also demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the classic literature in the field of pastoral theology. They will also learn and think about the "stages of faith" from traditional Judeo-Christian as well as Buddhist perspectives. Students will also continue their meditation practice and instruction, as well as their chaplaincy work on campus.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate the skills and education necessary for managing non-profit organizations
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how the Buddhist religions conceive of ethics
3. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the classic literature in the field of pastoral theology
4. Demonstrate understanding and thought about spiritual formation from both Judeo-Christian and Buddhist perspectives
5. Teach meditation to fellow students on campus, as well as continue their personal practice Continue chaplaincy activities on UWest campus

Spring Semester

• REL 660 Seminar on Buddhist-Christian Dialogue (3)
• MDIV 460 Buddhist Theology (3)
• MDIV 465 Buddhist Homiletics: Writing and Giving Dharma Talks (3)
• MDIV 470 Spiritual Leadership (3)
• (practice/meditation requirement) (0)
• (chaplaincy work on campus/through the university) (0)

Goals:

Students will gain an understanding of interfaith dialogue as it pertains to Buddhists and Christians. In addition, they will acquire a clear understanding of how practicing Buddhist scholars write about and reflect upon their faith. Students will also demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of how to deliver a "Dharma talk." They will also learn and think about various models of spiritual leadership. Students will also continue their meditation practice and instruction, as well as their chaplaincy work on campus.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to practice Buddhist-Christian dialogue
2. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to practice "Buddhist theology"
3. Demonstrate the ability to give a "Dharma talk"
4. Demonstrate understanding of various models of spiritual leadership
5. Teach meditation to fellow students on campus, as well as continue their personal practice
6. Continue chaplaincy activities on UWest campus