معرفی
Aaron Michael Ullrey is a Lecturer in the Comparative Cultural Studies Department at the University of Houston, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of religion, magic, and social history in South Asia, with expertise in Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Islamic ritual practices. He analyzes tantric texts and material cultures to explore how communities engage with divine forces and address existential challenges like illness and violence.
- Education: PhD in Religious Studies from UC Santa Barbara (2016)
Dr. Ullrey’s teaching emphasizes counter-narratives and lived religion, covering courses such as Introduction to Hinduism, Yoga Philosophy, and the History of Magic. His pedagogy integrates writing across genres to foster critical thinking and professional skills.
His publications include a co-edited volume on folk religions, encyclopedia entries on Jainism and Hindu magic, and a monograph on tantric ritual practices. His work bridges ritual theory with socio-cultural analysis, highlighting marginalized religious practices and their material dimensions.
No awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his scholarly contributions to religious studies are notable. He advises no named students in the provided text.
