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Jake Nagasawa serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he teaches courses on religion and cultural studies from his office in Humanities Building, Room 100D. His contact email is jnagasaw@macalester.edu and telephone number 651-696-6271.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD and MA in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara
- BA in Theology & Religious Studies and Asian Studies from the University of San Francisco
Dr. Nagasawa's research centers on ancient and medieval Tibetan Buddhist traditions and their contemporary manifestations within Asian American religious communities. His work critically examines historical transmission pathways of Buddhist philosophy while analyzing modern adaptations in diasporic contexts, particularly focusing on identity formation and ritual practice evolution among Asian American populations in the United States.
His scholarly contributions have been recognized through competitive fellowships:
- Khyentse Foundation Fellowship supporting Buddhist textual research
- UCSB Graduate Division Fellowship for doctoral dissertation work
Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Nagasawa actively engages in translation initiatives as a contributor to 84000| Translating the Words of the Buddha and the UCSB Buddhist Texts Translation Initiative. He holds significant leadership positions in professional organizations including Regional Coordinator for the American Academy of Religion's Western Region and co-chair of the Buddhist Studies unit, where he organizes scholarly conferences and promotes interdisciplinary dialogue.
