Deepak Sarma

Deepak Sarma is a Professor of South Asian Religions and Philosophy at Case Western Reserve University. His academic career spans research in Indian philosophical traditions, post-colonial theory, and critical pedagogy.

• PhD in Philosophy of Religions, University of Chicago Divinity School
• BA in Religion, Reed College

Research Interests focus on:

• Cultural theory and its intersections with religion
• Racism and identity in educational contexts
• Post-colonialism in South Asian studies
• Madhva Vedanta epistemology
• Decolonizing religious education

The blog series and publications like An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta (2003) and Hinduism: A Reader (2008) demonstrate his engagement with Hindu philosophical traditions and contemporary social issues.

Teaching Innovations include:

• Critically reimagining traditional pedagogical methods
• Exploring embodied teaching approaches
• Addressing power dynamics in theological education
• Integrating digital tools and anti-racist frameworks