Master of Arts in Eastern Philosophy and Religion (Revised in 2018)
1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY
Full name : Master of Arts (Eastern Philosophy and Religion)
Short name : M.A. (Eastern Philosophy and Religion)
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The Master of Arts in Eastern Philosophy and Religion (Revised in 2018) aims to produce graduates who have the following qualifications:
(1) Have morality and ethics in academic and profession.
(2) Have insight and correct knowledge and understanding in philosophy and religion systems. Beable to develop career with knowledge gained from study.
(3) Have knowledge and ability to conduct research and to develop new knowledge in Eastern Philosophy and Religion with reseach process.
(4) Have leadership and be able to work with others, be responsible for work of oneself and work with others.
(5) Have ability to synthesize, analyze, and use information technology to communicate and seek knowledge by oneself which leads to lifelong knowledge development.
3. CURRICULUM AND TYPE OF PROGRAM
Total credit of study is 36 credits consisting of:
Category | Credits | ||
Plan A2 | |||
Mandatory course | 18 | ||
Elective course | 6 | ||
Thesis | 12 | ||
Total | 36 |
The program is a Regular Program. The classes are taught on Mondays - Fridays.
A2 = Reseach + Coursework
4. COURSES
Mandatory Courses
|
Credits |
*HS847101 CONCEPT EASTERN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIONS |
3 (3-0-6) |
Elective Courses
|
Credits |
*HS847201 ศาสนากับการพัฒนา |
3 (3-0-6) |
Seminar Course
|
Credits |
*HS847201 ศาสนากับการพัฒนา |
3 (3-0-6) |
Thesis Course
|
Credits |
**HS847899 THESIS |
12 |
Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: * = New course, ** = Revised course
Note 3: Not counted = Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 4: Thesis course must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)
5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
1st YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A2 | |||
HS847101 CONCEPT EASTERN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIONS HS847102 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION IN INDIA HS847103 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION IN CHINA |
3 3 3 |
||
Total | 9 | ||
Cumulative credits | 9 |
1st YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A2 | |||
HS847104 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION IN JAPAN |
3 3 3 |
||
Total | 9 | ||
Cumulative credits | 21 |
2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A2 | |||
HS847XXX ELECTIVE COURSE HS847899 THESIS |
6 3 |
||
Total | 9 | ||
Cumulative credits | 30 |
2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A2 | |||
HS847899 THESIS | 9 | ||
Total | 9 | ||
Cumulative credits | 36 |
6. QUALIFICATION
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
7. PROGRAM CHAIR
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wichian Saenmee | wichian@kku.ac.th |