Undergraduate Studies

Courses in Buddhist Studies at Stanford are offered across several departments, and undergraduates can put this coursework toward a major or minor in Religious Studies or East Asian Studies.

The study of Buddhism at Stanford is centered in the Religious Studies department. There are also relevant courses in Art History, the Humanities Core, and the Bing Overseas Studies Programs. A full list of Buddhist Studies courses is updated annually on our site.

There is no standalone Stanford BA in Buddhist Studies: instead, undergraduates interested in the field are encouraged to shape their own concentration within the departmental requirements of Religious Studies or East Asian Studies. 

Please meet with departmental Student Service Officer and/or Director of Undergraduate Studies to discuss and submit a proposal to pursue a major or minor before declaring your major or minor on Axess.