Korean Summer Study of Buddhism

The teaching programme of Dongguk International Summer School commences on 3 July 2008.

The first course "The Buddha: Buddhist Thought & Culture" will be taught by Professor Richard F. Gombrich, former Boden Professor of Sanskrit at University of Oxford.

The second course "Understanding Korean Culture and Religion" will be taught by Professor Soonil Hwang and Dongguk University Team. This part will be over by 29 July 2008.

Bath Spa students will carry out field work and participant observation of Buddhist practices for a minimum of four weeks. They will produce a DVD documenting rich religious landscape of the South Korean capital, Seoul.

To enable students to carry out their studies abroad under Bath Spa / Dongguk Summer Study Programme, a special module SR3028 Religion, Culture and Society in Korea has been validated by Bath Spa University.

It is expected that this study abroad programme will enhance the links between the UK and South Korea by providing a rich learning experience for Bath Spa students in the Study of Religions. This summer programme will also provide an opportunity for students to develop much needed employability skills.