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Master of Buddhist Chaplaincy

University of the West

  • Rosemead, United States
  • 2.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of the West campus

About the program

Chaplaincy master of divinity with clinical internships each semester.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Buddhist Chaplaincy in Master of Divinity
  • Develop disciplinary knowledge
  • Critical analysis and effective communication. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
  • Not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

  • Board-certified chaplain in hospitals
  • Hospices
  • Military
  • Correctional institutions and universities
  • Spiritual care counselor
  • Community or Dharma leader
  • Interfaith chaplain or advocate

Curriculum

  • 72-unit programme built on mindfulness-based spiritual care
  • Buddhist philosophical and ethical foundations and mindful counseling in multifaith settings. Includes clinical internships every semester
  • Service learning
  • Group process work
  • And temple-based internships and retreats. Meets all nine APC core competencies.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited institution
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts and three recommendation letters. Minimum prior GPA 2.5 for MBA
  • 3.0 for MA Psychology
  • MA Religious Studies and MDiv. English: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0 (TOEFL 69-78 or IELTS 5.5 admitted conditionally with the placement test). Proof of funds about 26
  • 000 USD per year.
  • Minimum prior GPA: MBA and Professional MBA 2.50 MA Religious Studies
  • MA Psychology
  • MDiv Buddhist Chaplaincy 3.00 MS Health Data Analytics 2.5 (catalog addendum)

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution (MS Health Data Analytics also needs basic healthcare knowledge), Statement of purpose, Three letters of recommendation, Transcripts, MFT and MDiv may require an interview, Funds of about 26,000 USD for one academic year

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Complete the mandatory admission interview when invited. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,227 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusRosemead (main campus)
Faculty or schoolUniversity of the West
DepartmentDepartment of Buddhist Chaplaincy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value72
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships may be available for eligible applicants, Award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    30 Oct 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.5 years.