Christopher Kelley

Christopher Kelley is a part-time Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School University. He is also affiliated with Pacifica Graduate Institute, where he teaches within depth psychology and related interdisciplinary programs.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Religion from Columbia University, where he specialized in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism under the supervision of Robert A. F. Thurman.

• Ph.D. in Religion, Columbia University

Christopher Kelley's research and teaching focus on the intersections of religion, consciousness, and psychology. His primary areas of interest include Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, depth psychology, psychedelic studies, Jungian and archetypal studies, mythological studies, and the philosophy of religion. He integrates contemplative traditions with modern psychological frameworks.

While no publications are listed in the provided text, his academic and community work suggests a strong engagement with themes of spirituality, altered states of consciousness, and transformative practices.

He has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided material.

Christopher Kelley is actively involved in teaching and community initiatives. He co-founded the Psychedelic Sangha in New York City, reflecting his commitment to integrating spiritual practice with contemporary explorations of consciousness. There is no information available about graduate students he may advise or research grants he has led.

He is associated with academic and community-based initiatives focused on depth psychology and psychedelic studies, particularly through his roles at The New School and Pacifica Graduate Institute.