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Benjamin James Nourse is an Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Denver’s Religious Studies department. He specializes in Tibetan and Chinese religions, with a focus on textual traditions and material culture. His research explores the intersection of religion, history, and cultural heritage, particularly in imperial contexts. Nourse holds a PhD from the University of Virginia and has conducted fieldwork in Tibet, India, Nepal, and China. He is affiliated with the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography and has been recognized with prestigious fellowships such as the Fulbright-Hays and Florence Tan Moeson awards.
- Education: BA (Asian Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2002), MA (Religious Studies, University of Virginia, 2009), PhD (Religious Studies, University of Virginia, 2014)
- Research Interests: Tibetan Buddhist textual traditions, book history, Qing-era cultural exchange, and the transformation of religious heritage sites.
His scholarship includes studies on the dissemination of Tibetan Buddhist texts, the role of imperial printing in cultural transmission, and the modern reinterpretation of historical religious sites in Beijing. Nourse’s work bridges traditional religious studies with critical bibliography and material culture analysis.
