Yannick Bardy

Yannick Bardy is an Associate Professor at the University of Lille, affiliated with the Faculty of Languages, Cultures and Societies and the Department of Roman, Slavic and Oriental Studies. He specializes in the history of Early Modern Japan (Edo period: 1600–1868), with a focus on socio-religious dynamics, rural structures, and social status hierarchies.

• Head of the LLCER Japanese Bachelor's degree program
• President of the Bachelor's jury
• Head of international mobility initiatives for Japan

His research explores intersections of religion, power, and village governance during the Edo period. He teaches courses such as:

• Master 1 Seminar: Society and religion during the Edo period
• Master 2 Seminar: Shinto in the pre-modern era

Recent publications include analyses of Shinto priesthood networks, family archives, and village community structures. Key themes span religious authority, local socio-political systems, and documentary historiography. He serves as a member of the ULR 4074 - Center for Studies in Civilizations, Languages and Foreign Literature.