Buddhist Studies at Union Webinar

Are you looking for a graduate education that brings Buddhist thought and practice into conversation with justice, community, and public life? Join us online to learn about the Buddhist studies program at Union Theological Seminary, where students rigorously study Buddhist traditions, develop their own contemplative and spiritual lives, and prepare to serve in chaplaincy, movement work, scholarship, and beyond.

In this webinar, faculty, staff, and current students will walk you through what makes the program distinctive and how to put together a strong application.

What we’ll cover:

• Application basics: Requirements, deadlines, and tips for preparing your materials
• Buddhist Philosophy and Political Thought: How the curriculum engages Buddhist ideas as resources for understanding and changing the world
• Buddhist Studies Programs at Union: An overview of degree paths and how Buddhist studies fit within Union’s interreligious community
• Spiritual Formation: How contemplative practice and personal formation are woven into your studies
• Buddhist Chaplaincy and Movement Chaplaincy through Field Education: Hands-on placements that prepare you to offer spiritual care in hospitals, prisons, campuses, and social movements
• Buddhist Public and Liberation Theology through Public Scholarship: Bringing Buddhist perspectives into public conversation on justice and liberation
• Post-degree opportunities and alums outcomes: Where our graduates go, from chaplaincy and ministry to doctoral study, nonprofit leadership, and organizing
• Live Q&A: Bring your questions about the program, admissions, financial aid, and student life

Whether you’re a practitioner, an activist, an aspiring chaplain, or someone curious about how Buddhist wisdom can shape a life of service, this session will help you decide if Union is the right place for you.

Join us as we host Buddhist Studies at Union!