Engaged Buddhism

This course introduces you to Engaged Buddhism – a modern form of Buddhism where faith and social action go hand in hand. You will learn about key Buddhist movements in Asia and beyond, and how they work to bring about change in society. 

You will also reflect on how these movements describe themselves and how researchers analyse them. The course helps you understand Engaged Buddhism in a broader historical and global context. 

Course syllabus

The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

You will study the development of Engaged Buddhism, focusing on the inner Buddhist renewal that began around 1900 in Asia. You will learn how these movements have evolved and how they now operate on a global scale. 

The course combines knowledge with reflection. You will compare how the movements present themselves with how scholars interpret their role in society. 

This course gives you insight into contemporary Buddhist movements and their role in society. It is suitable for anyone interested in religion’s place in a globalized world and provides a foundation for further studies in religious studies. 

Religious Studies students go on to work in many different fields. They are employed in areas such as education, politics, and government agencies, or work as journalists, researchers, and regional analysts. 

Do you want to know how to get a degree using courses in Religious Studies? Contact the academic advisor at the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies.

Entry requirements

General requirements

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 15,625
First payment: SEK 15,625

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.