A new agreement between Trent University and The Buddhist College of Canada is expect to break ground in cross-cultural learning with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining diverse opportunities for collaborative education in the Peterborough area and beyond.
The agreement will facilitate collaborations with students and faculty of the Buddhist College of Canada which is located in the Wutai Shan Buddhist Temple in Cavan Monaghan and Trent University, including research, hands-on learning, and cultural programs.
Through the new MOU, BCC and Trent University will work together to build on each other’s strengths and showcase both institutions’ shared commitment to education, collaboration, and growth. In addition to providing experiential learning opportunities, this collaboration will also facilitate opportunities for unique joint delivery of some academic courses, including Chinese history, spirituality, Eastern philosophy, and language learning. Trent students studying Business Administration, Communications, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Environmental Resource Science/Studies, and other subjects will have an opportunity to work with colleagues at the BCC to conduct research and contribute to solutions to real-world challenges. They will also have the opportunity to participate in community-based research projects and cultural exchange opportunities where they will be able to immerse themselves in traditional Chinese practices including tea ceremonies, Chinese calligraphy and meditation.
For more information contact Justin Beaudoin, Senior Communications & Media Relations Officer, Trent University, (705) 748-1011 x6180 or justinbeaudoin@trentu.ca. KG