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Dr. Ankur Barua is a University Senior Lecturer in Hindu Studies at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. He holds affiliations within the School of Arts & Humanities and specializes in Hindu philosophical theology, comparative religion, and postcolonial religious dynamics. His research explores Vedantic traditions, Indo-Islamic social structures, and Hindu-Christian theological engagements.
Barua completed a B.Sc. in Physics at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, before transitioning to Theology and Religious Studies at Cambridge. His interdisciplinary work bridges Sanskrit studies, postcolonial theory, and global religious history.
Key research areas include: 1) Vedantic conceptual frameworks for understanding Hindu identity across transnational contexts, 2) Interfaith dynamics between Hinduism and Islam/Christianity, 3) Modern reinterpretations of classical Hindu thought, and 4) Theological responses to caste and social justice. His creative work includes historical fiction exploring religious identity formation and a YouTube channel explaining Hindu concepts accessibly.
Publications since 2017 reflect sustained engagement with Advaita Vedanta's philosophical implications, colonial-era religious reform movements, and contemporary debates on religious pluralism. His work frequently engages with thinkers like Rāmānuja, Swami Vivekananda, and modern scholars like GR Malkani.
No specific scientific awards are listed, though his scholarly contributions indicate significant recognition in religious studies. He supervises students under Dr. Hina Khalid and Rasamandala Das, focusing on Hindu studies, Sanskrit texts, and comparative theology.
