Blake Michael

R. Blake Michael is the Amrine-Sharp-David Professor and Swan-Collins-Allen Professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religion at Ohio Wesleyan University. He specializes in religious phenomena of Asian cultures and teaches courses on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, and Islam, exploring their intersections with contemporary American culture.

• Education:
  • A.B., University of North Carolina
  • M.Div.
  • Ph.D., Harvard University

His research focuses on Asian religious traditions, Gandhi, and debates around religious pluralism, with expertise in comparative religion and World Religions. His academic contributions include publications on Islamic literature and Hindu sectarian movements.

Scientific Awards:

• Amrine-Sharp-David Professor
• Swan-Collins-Allen Professor

He is based in Phillips Hall 117 at Ohio Wesleyan University and can be contacted at (740) 368-3828 or rbmichae@owu.edu.