Courses

In this fully accredited course, students will learn how to implement analytical skills to interpret the literal and profound metaphorical message of Confucian narratives and historical documents:

1. The Book of Songs《詩經》

2. Book of Documents《尚書》

3. Book of Changes《易經》

4. Book of Rites《禮記》

5. The Spring and Autumn Annals《春秋》

And apply the philosophies into contemporary society as well as develop and apply advanced traditional Chinese music skills.

1. Provide a notarized (English-translated) Year 12 Certificate in Australia (Senior High School Certificate) or an overseas equivalent qualification recognized by an accrediting authority.

2. Hold the Testamur and Records of Results of 10958NAT Certificate IV in Sinology Studies, or attend an online workshop and pass the academic and virtue assessments given by the Department of Sinology Studies.

3. Recommend completing the English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS)*.

*Although the course is mainly taught in Mandarin, students need strong English skills, especially for the Sinology/Buddhist Studies-related English unit NAT11126010 Develop and apply advanced English skills related to religious or philosophical contexts. Applicants from an English-speaking background and/or with sufficient English skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are exempt from ELICOS.

1. Face-to-face, on-campus delivery.

2. 20 hours per week consisting of lectures, supervised tutorials and projects, and online training / video / blended learning.

3. International students must undertake full-time face-to-face study ONLY.

Acquire both Knowledge and Teaching Experience (Total 10 Units)

NAT11126001 Apply philosophies of the Studies for Changing Destiny《了凡四訓》的教義與應用 
NAT11126002 Design and deliver lectures on sutras 內典講座之研究
NAT11126003 Apply philosophies of the Book of Songs《詩經》中的智慧與應用
NAT11126004 Apply philosophies of the Book of Documents《尚書》中的智慧與應用
NAT11126005 Apply philosophies of the I Ching Book of Changes《易經》中的智慧與應用
NAT11126006 Apply philosophies of the Book of Rites《禮記》中的智慧與應用
NAT11126007 Apply philosophies of the Spring and Autumn Annals《春秋》中的智慧與應用
NAT11126008 Apply philosophies of the Doctrine of Filial Piety《孝經》中的智慧與應用
NAT11126009 Develop and apply advanced traditional Chinese music skills 中國古典音樂技能的培養與應用
NAT11126010 Develop and apply advanced English skills related to religious or philosophical contexts 宗教英語（中級） 

11134NAT Graduate Diploma of Sinology Studies漢學研究生文憑（八級）
11128NAT Graduate Diploma of Buddhist Studies佛學研究生文憑（八級）