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Lars Laamann is a Lecturer at the School of History, Religions and Philosophies, SOAS University of London. His research focuses on the historical interplay between religion, colonialism, and cultural exchange in East Asia, with particular emphasis on Christianity in China and Mongolian religious traditions. He maintains an active research profile as evidenced by his publication record spanning from 1996 to 2025.
Dr. Laamann's primary research interests include:
- The historical development of Christianity in China from the Qing Dynasty to modern times
- Mongolian religious syncretism and its political implications
- Protestant and Catholic missionary strategies in Southeast Asia
- Orthodox Christianity's role in contemporary geopolitical conflicts
- Colonial-era religious encounters and their sociocultural impacts
His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on religious encounters in East Asia, with recent works exploring Orthodox Christianity in conflict zones (Ethiopia/Ukraine), memory studies in Chinese Christianity, and missionary history. The publication trends show increasing attention to comparative religious analysis across different Asian contexts.
Dr. Laamann has supervised several doctoral students researching topics including:
- Qing Dynasty state formation and religious policy (J. Lu)
- Republican China's communication infrastructure (L.-C. Chen)
- Cross-cultural encounters in early Qing Empire (W. Kang)
- Economic transformations in Mongolia (S. Shan)
