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Jacqueline Ho, PhD, is a Sessional Instructor in Religious Studies at Mount Royal University's Faculty of Humanities. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Calgary (2015), with concentrations in Religious Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, and Canadian Studies. Her MA and BA are also from the University of Calgary in Religious Studies.
Her research focuses on multi-disciplinary approaches to religious studies, particularly examining Asian Buddhist diasporas and new religious movements. Key areas include Humanistic Buddhism practices in organizations like Tzu Chi Buddhist Compassion Relief and the Calgary Pai Yuin Temple's outreach strategies for multi-ethnic congregations. Additional interests involve Vajrayana rituals, Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Churches, and temple outreach practices in Calgary.
Dr. Ho employs inquiry-based learning in her teaching, emphasizing storytelling, guest speakers, and field trips. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Eastern Religions, Buddhism, and Death & Dying in Religion.
Personal interests include meditation (she is a certified instructor), painting, terrarium-making, and maintaining aquariums. No formal awards or grants are listed in the provided text.
