Gillian McCann

Gillian McCann is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University, specializing in Religions and Cultures. Her teaching integrates Utopian social thought, East-West religious intersections, gender studies, and environmental themes.

Research expertise focuses on South Asian religious traditions, particularly Hinduism and Buddhism. Current work examines religion's diminishing role in contemporary culture, while broader interests include women in religion, eco-spirituality, and new religious movements.