Courses

In this fully accredited course, students will learn how to implement analytical skills to interpret the message of Buddhist texts and apply to contemporary society as related to self-cultivation:

1. Liaofan’s Four Lessons 《了凡四訓》

2. The Discourse on the Ten Wholesome Ways of Action《十善業道經》

3. The ‘Chapter on the Highest Level of Rebirth’ from the

Contemplation Sutra《觀經上品上生章》

4. The ‘Chapter on the Perfect and Complete Realisation of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’ from the Surangama Sutra《大勢至菩薩念佛圓通章》

5. The Infinite Life Sutra《無量壽經》

6. The Precepts for Novice Monks 《沙彌律儀要略》

1. Provide a notarized (English-translated) Year 12 Certificate in Australia (Senior High School Certificate) or an overseas equivalent qualification recognized by an accrediting authority.

2. Hold the Testamur and Records of Results of 10958NAT Certificate IV in Sinology Studies, or attend an online workshop and pass the academic and virtue assessments given by the Department of Sinology Studies .

3. Recommend completing the English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS)*.

4. Attend an online workshop and pass the academic and virtue assessments given by the Department of Sinology Studies.

*Although the course is mainly taught in Mandarin, students need strong English skills, especially for the Sinology/Buddhist Studies related English unit NAT11126010 Develop and apply advanced English skills related to religious or philosophical contexts. Applicants from an English-speaking background and/or with sufficient English skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are exempt from ELICOS.

Acquire both Knowledge and Teaching Experience (Total 9 Units)

NAT11126001 Apply philosophies of the Studies for Changing Destiny《了凡四訓》的教義與應用 
NAT11126002 Design and deliver lectures on sutras 內典講座之研究
NAT11126009 Develop and apply advanced traditional Chinese music skills 中國古典音樂技能的培養與應用 （中級）
NAT11126010 Develop and apply advanced English skills related to religious or philosophical contexts 宗教英語（中級）
NAT11127001 Apply philosophies of The Discourse on the Ten Wholesome Ways of Action《十善業道經》的教義與應用
NAT11127002 Apply philosophies of The Chapter on the Highest Level of Rebirth from the Contemplation Sutra《觀經上品上生章》的教義與應用
NAT11127003 Apply philosophies of the Perfect and Complete Realisation of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva《大勢至菩薩念佛圓通章》的教義與應用
NAT11127004 Apply philosophies of the Infinite Life Sutra《無量壽經》的教義與應用
NAT11127005 Apply philosophies of the Precepts for Novice Monks《沙彌律儀要略》的教義與應用

11128NAT Graduate Diploma of Buddhist Studies 
11134NAT Graduate Diploma of Sinology Studies