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J. Ryan Pino serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Theology at Boston College, teaching "Chinese Religions and Christianity in Dialogue" for the 2024-2025 academic year. His office is located in Stokes Hall N424 with office hours Wednesdays 2:00-4:00 PM and by appointment.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Religion (Comparative Studies), Harvard University
- A.M. in Study of Religion, Harvard University
- M.A.R. in World Christianity, Yale Divinity School
- M.A. in Chinese Philosophy, Fudan University
- B.A. in Asian Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Belmont University
Dr. Pino specializes in Confucian-Christian dialogue and comparative theology, focusing on Catholic-Neo-Confucian encounters in China. His research analyzes Chinese Jesuit theologian Aloysius Chang Chun-shen's (1929-2015) integration of Neo-Confucian "quiet-sitting" practices into Christian spirituality, revealing insights about contemplation-action dynamics across traditions. Key interests include cross-cultural religious inculturation, East Asian Christianity, and philosophical theology rooted in Chinese traditions.
No scientific awards are documented in available sources.
Information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations is not provided in current materials.
Prior to academia, Dr. Pino taught English in China, studied Chinese philosophy, and worked for Shanghai-based social media company musical.ly. His career consistently centers on building intercultural and interreligious bridges through scholarly engagement and practical dialogue.
