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Jin Y. Park is the William Fraser McDowell Chair Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at American University. She previously served as Founding Director of the Asian Studies Program (2013–2020). Her expertise spans East Asian Buddhism, Buddhist ethics, intercultural philosophy, and modern East Asian philosophy, with a focus on gender, violence, and marginality. Park has held leadership roles as President of the American Academy of Religion, North American Korean Philosophy Association, and Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy.
Educations: PhD, SUNY Stony Brook; MA, New York University; MA, Yonsei University; BA, Yonsei University. Her research explores Zen/Huayan Buddhism, postmodern continental philosophy, and modern Korean Buddhist reform. Key works include Buddhism and Postmodernity (2008), Women and Buddhist Philosophy (2017), and translations of Kim Iryŏp’s writings. She has edited over 15 volumes on Buddhist philosophy, comparative studies, and Korean religious thought.
Research trends emphasize cross-cultural dialogue between Buddhist traditions and Western philosophy, with recent focus on Korean Buddhist social engagement (e.g., Daehaeng’s teachings) and ethical frameworks addressing globalization. Grants include Uberoi Foundation Religious Studies, Mellon Fellowship, and Korea Foundation awards. Her work challenges Eurocentric philosophical paradigms through narrative philosophy and marginalized voices.
Labs/Teams: Active in Asian Studies Program development and international Buddhist studies networks. Advising: No named advisees listed but supervises through departmental programs.
