The EFOP Project provided an opportunity and financial support for the competency-based transformation of our entire curriculum structure. As part of this process, in the 2020 curriculum, we assigned the most relevant competencies to each course unit and linked them to their development. In accordance with the conditions of the Project, these competencies will be assessed annually through entry and exit tests.
A unique characteristic of the College’s programs is that, for the vast majority of students, the training itself offers an opportunity to acquire additional competencies and knowledge—particularly self-discipline, emotional intelligence, tolerance, cooperation skills, concentration, and mindfulness. These qualities enable our students to become even more valuable and recognized in their professional careers.
A buddhist teacher has the following
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and religious history, as well as the key theories and interpretative frameworks of Buddhist studies.
• Has proficiency in the technical terminology of Buddhism in the traditional canonical languages (Pali and Tibetan).
• Acquires the primary knowledge acquisition and problem-solving methods relevant to their field, including historical, exegetical, and meditative approaches within religious and philosophical studies.
• Has the necessary knowledge to conduct comparative analysis and gain an understanding of East Asian Buddhist cultures, European (particularly Hungarian) culture, and the world religions, spiritual traditions, and philosophical movements that shape them.
• Understands and utilizes the online and printed literature of their field in both Hungarian and foreign languages (primarily English).
• Capable of studying scriptures in their original languages (Pali and Tibetan language specialization).
• Able to understand and interpret philosophical and religious historical concepts and phenomena (specialization in religious and philosophical history).
• Capable of deeply practicing the key traditions of Buddhist meditation and understanding their connections to other fields (Buddhist meditation specialization).
• Possesses effective information retrieval and processing skills relevant to their field.
• Has the digital competencies necessary for creating key text types in Buddhist studies (teaching sermons, popular science articles, academic papers) and illustrating professional presentations.
• Capable of correspondence and communication in English, the international language of Buddhism, in everyday situations.
• Able to interpret the unique conceptual framework of Buddhism within the context of European religions and academic fields.
• Prepared for lifelong learning, capable of planning and organizing their independent education, utilizing the widest range of continuously evolving, accessible resources.
• Acts responsibly in the interpretation of Buddhism and the transmission of its teachings.
• Leads their life according to the ethics and spiritual attitudes of Buddhism, setting an example for others in this regard.
• Through their meditation practice, they are able to deeply understand and directly experience what they have learned, which allows them to approach others with openness and helpfulness.
