Micah Auerback

Micah Auerback is an Associate Professor of Japanese Religion at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. He holds a PhD and MA from Princeton University and an AB from Washington University in St. Louis.

His scholarly work examines the intersection of religion, history, and culture in East Asia, with particular emphasis on Japanese Buddhism and Korean religious traditions. He contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives through the Center for Japanese Studies and Nam Center for Korean Studies.