Jud Murray

Jud Murray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Capital University, teaching courses on world religions, Asian religions, ethics, and advanced topics in Buddhism and meditation. He serves as the program coordinator for Interdisciplinary Studies and is an active member of the steering committees for the Midwest Conference on Chinese Thought and the Confucian Traditions Unit of the American Academy of Religion.

Education:

• Ph.D., Brown University
• M.T.S., Harvard University
• B.A., The Ohio State University

Research Interests: Dr. Murray specializes in East Asian religious and philosophical traditions, with a focus on Confucian moral education, Confucian and Daoist mysticism, and agrarianism in early imperial China. His current research employs contemplative studies methodologies to examine Confucian contemplation and its application in contemplative pedagogy for improving student learning and wellness.

Publications Trends: His scholarly output from 2004 to 2021 centers on Chinese intellectual history, particularly the Huainanzi and Han dynasty thought. Notable recent works include entries on Confucian and Daoist mysticism for the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion (2019, 2021), reflecting his expertise in mystical dimensions of East Asian traditions and their contemporary relevance.

Advising and Grants: The available information does not specify any graduate students advised or research grants received.