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Education Abroad Office

Social Work and Buddhism

Area: Faculty-Led Program
Location: Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto, Hiroshima
Country: Japan
Term: Summer
Faculty and Staff: Anna May

*Students must speak with Anna May first before completing an application through the Education Abroad Office.*

Course: No Credit

Dates: 06/1/2025 - 06/15/2025

Program Contact: May8@mailbox.sc.edu

Program Description:

Participants will travel through Japan to learn about the practical and theoretical overlaps of the Social Work profession and principles of Buddhism. Touchpoints will include visits to Buddhist NGOs and a visit to the Japan College of Social Work. Each major city will feature an NGO visit or guest lecture.

Application Deadline: March 1


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