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Institute of Buddhist Studies

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Description

A Buddhist seminary and graduate school located in Berkeley, CA, the Institute offers graduate-level programs in Buddhist studies, ministry, and chaplaincy and prepares students for further study at the doctoral level.

Institutional Website
https://www.shin-ibs.edu
Academic Terms
2
Department Name
n/a
Department Website
https://www.shin-ibs.edu
Departmental Social Media Info
Department Chair
n/a
Other Fields
No
Religious/Denominational Affiliation
Yes
Religious/Denominational Affiliation Description
Preferred Response Not Listed (please specify below)
Preferred Response for Denominational/Religious Affiliation
Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu, Buddhist Churches of America)
College/University Department Type
Religion/Religious Studies
Seminary or Divinity School
No

Location

Institute of Buddhist Studies, 2140, Durant Avenue, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, 94704, United States
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Areas of Study

Degree Programs

Undergrad Program
No
Master's Program
Yes
Master's Degrees
Yes
Master's Degree Types
Master of Arts (MA), Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Doctoral Program
No

Master's Program

Graduate Enrollment
55
Master's Funding
Partial Funding
Master's TAs
No

Faculty Information

Total Faculty
14
Full-Time Faculty
6
Part-Time Faculty
8
Standard Faculty Line Process
No

Alumni Outcomes

Alumni Outcome Tracking
Yes
Alumni Tracking Process
Annual survey
Alumni Fields
Ministry
Chaplaincy
Religious leadership
Further academic study
Teaching (high school and college)

CIP Codes

CIP Code Reporting
Yes
CIP Codes Used
38.0201 (Religion-Religious Studies), 38.0202 (Buddhist Studies), 39.0601 (Theology-Theological Studies), 39.0602 (Divinity-Ministry), 39.0701 (Pastoral Studies-Counseling)