Contemplative Education—Master of Arts

The low-residency Contemplative Education master's degree at Naropa University is designed for classroom teachers at all levels—pre-K through college—as well as people interested in transforming teaching and learning.

Combining the study of holistic Western educational theory and philosophy with Eastern meditation practices, the low-residency MA in Contemplative Education will give you a strong foundation in contemplative teaching, curriculum development, and personal awareness.

Students who graduate with a degree in Contemplative Education are uniquely prepared to create compassionate and successful learning communities and effect meaningful educational reform—in the classroom and beyond.

Contemplative Education Master's Degree Highlights

  • Learn to practice Maitri (loving kindness) Space Awareness.
  • Complete and present a master's research project.
  • Take classes in the afternoon or evening to accommodate your work schedule.

Concentration/Option: Education Beyond the Classroom is an option targeted primarily to non-teachers, students who are interested research, policy, and other areas.

Duration: The Contemplative Education program is a low-residency, two-year, 38-credit degree program. Students take classes as part of a cohort community.

Contemplative Education In the News

"Can Buddhist training de-stress teachers?" by Rebecca Jones, July 2, 2012, in EdNews Colorado. 

Meet Contemplative Education Faculty

Careers of Contemplative Education Program Graduates

  • Director of preschool, Boulder, CO 
  • Teacher of middle school Spanish, Seattle, WA 
  • Director of tutoring/home schooling program, San Diego, CA 
  • Elementary school music teacher, Asheville, NC 
  • English and Spanish teacher, New York, NY K-8 principal, Denver, CO 
  • High school English teacher, Carlisle, PA 
  • Middle school teacher in an international school, South India 
  • Assistant principal, Sacramento, CA 
  • High school math teacher, Hoboken, NJ 

Related Naropa Facilities and Initiatives

  • The Alaya Preschool is Naropa's lab school.
  • The Mary Culkin Lecture Series brings leaders in early childhood education to Naropa to speak to students, faculty and members of the educational community.

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