About
Douglas R. Brooks is a Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Religion and Classics. He holds a PhD from Harvard University (1986) and is actively engaged in research. His office is located in Rush Rhees Library, and he can be reached at douglas.brooks@rochester.edu.
Brooks specializes in Hindu Tantrism, particularly S'akta traditions in South India. His research focuses on sacred texts like the S'rividya corpus, ritual practices, and the intersection of gender, symbolism, and social dynamics within Hinduism. His work bridges textual analysis with historical and ethnographic perspectives.
His notable publications include The Secret of the Three Cities (1990) and Auspicious Wisdom (1992), alongside a seminal journal article in The Journal of the American Academy of Religion (1993). These works collectively highlight his expertise in South Asian religions and comparative religious studies.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. While no advisees are mentioned, his research actively contributes to academic discourse in religious studies and Hinduism.
