Won Institute of Graduate Studies

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Won Institute of Graduate Studies
MottoPersonal Development. Professional Achievement.
Type Private graduate school
Established2001 (2001)
Religious affiliation
 Won Buddhism
President Rev. Bokin Kim, Ph.D.
Students92 (Fall 2022) [1]
Location
Warminster
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
Website www.woninstitute.edu

The Won Institute of Graduate Studies is a Private graduate school founded by members of the Korean Won Buddhist order and located in Warminster, Pennsylvania. The Won Institute of Graduate Studies is the only educational center for Won Buddhist Studies recognized by the Won Buddhist order outside of South Korea. [2]

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It offers a certificate program and master's program in Won Buddhist Studies. The school also offers professional doctorate, master's, and certificate programs in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. The institute maintains on-site acupuncture clinics and a Chinese herbal medicine clinic. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. [3]

History

In 1993, the third head dharma master Daesan talked to senior disciples regarding starting an educational institute in the United States. In 1999, the development team of Won Institute submitted its first application to the Pennsylvania Department for Education for Won Buddhist Studies. In 2001, Won Institute of Graduate Studies received final approval from the township zoning hearing board for Glenside location and the location was purchased.

In 2002, Won Institute of Graduate Studies opened its doors. 2004 marked the first graduating class of four students – one Applied Meditation and three Won Buddhist Studies. As a discipline, acupuncture was added in 2005 and Chinese herbal medicine was added in 2011. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Won Institute of Graduate Studies". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  2. ↑ "Master of Won Buddhism Program". woninstitute.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  3. ↑ "Consumer Information". woninstitute.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  4. ↑ "History of the Won Institute".

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