통도사 승가대학의 역사와 문화

Abstract

The purpose of this research thesis is to shed light on the history and culture of Tongdosa Buddhist Monk University. To do it, this researcher intended to make the historic review on this Buddhist Monk University, from macro-perspective. In this context, this research thesis made the reexaminations on how Kwangwon Tongdosa temple went through ups and downs during the occupation of the Japanese Imperialism. Subsequently, this thesis conducted the analysis of how this temple was operated after Korea was liberated from the Japanese imperialist oppression, how it was renamed a Buddhist Monk University. Also, this research thesis looked through the history and ideas that academic professors and instructors had, in a bid to study the tradition of Tongdosa Buddhist Monk University. And at the same time, this thesis reviewed school ethical codes, regulations, interdisciplinary rules, curriculum and number and activities of graduators, and presented the characteristics of this university and the upcoming tasks, in accordance with such factors. Against this backdrop, this researcher believes that it is necessary to make the comprehensive reviews and reexaminations on the modern and contemporary history of the Tongdosa Temple, and such reviews and reexaminations are essential for providing the blueprint for the future's Tongdosa Temple.