Description

Join the emerging dialogue between the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of the Inner science of the mind and the western tradition of science of the External world. Participants on this program engage in an exciting experiment in cross-cultural collaboration that has the potential to lead to breakthroughs in a variety of fields. Students will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best teachers in the western and Tibetan traditions, while actively engaging in dialogue with Tibetan monks and nuns who will be studying neuroscience, biology, and physics in the month-long Emory-Tibet Science Initiative. The program takes place in Dharamsala, the heart of the Tibetan exile community in India. No prior knowledge of Tibetan is required.

Highlights

Participants on this program engage in an exciting experiment in cross-cultural collaboration that has the potential to lead to breakthroughs in a variety of fields. Students will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best teachers in the western and Tibetan traditions, while actively engaging in dialogue with Tibetan monks and nuns who will be studying neuroscience, biology, and physics in the month-long Emory-Tibet Science Initiative.

Students take two courses for a total of 8 Emory credit hours.

REL 331/ANT 390R: Culture of Buddhist Tibet

REL 358RS: Mind, Medicine, and Healing

BIO 141/142, CHEM 141/142, PHY 141/142 and at least one course in Tibetan or Buddhist studies are helpful but not required.

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university; BIO 141/142, CHEM 141/142, PHY 141/142 and at least one course in Tibetan or Buddhist studies are helpful but not required.

Application Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is March 1. CIPA encourages students to submit their applications as early as possible because some programs fill up by the end of January.

Acceptance Process: This program is accepting applications on a rolling basis. Students will be notified with results within two weeks after submitting their completed application.

Living Arrangements: Students will live in the Tibetan Guesthouse on the campus.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Biology (general)
• Culture
• Religious Studies

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for the program cost for Summer 2012.

Program Fees Include:

Includes academic fee for eight credit hours, cultural activities, insurance, room, and three meals a day.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Other

Emory University: Center for International Programs Abroad's Mission Statement

The Center for International Programs Abroad is dedicated to fulfilling Emory College's commitment to internationalization through study abroad. In collaboration with Emory faculty, CIPA develops, promotes, and administers programming for undergraduate students that encourages both intellectual and personal growth through challenging scholarship and cultural immersion. Its services support students and faculty before, during, and after the study abroad experience in order to ensure that study abroad is an essential part of an Emory College education.