Stefan Henning

Stefan Henning is a Lecturer in the Program in East Asian Studies at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD in anthropology and history from the University of Michigan (2005). His research focuses on Chinese history, Muslim societies in China, and religious activism. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, he taught at Northwestern University for twelve years and held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Oxford's Contemporary China Studies Programme. He is affiliated with the Hopkins-Nanjing Center, Center for Language Education, and The Alexander Grass Humanities Institute.

Education:

• PhD in Anthropology and History, University of Michigan (2005)

Research Interests: Henning's work bridges history and anthropology, with emphases on:

• Modern Chinese socio-political dynamics
• Religious practices in Muslim communities
• Activism and state-society interactions

His fieldwork included residence in Taiwan during doctoral studies.

Professional Path: Before JHU, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Oxford (2005-2008) and taught undergraduates at Northwestern University for a decade. His career reflects deep engagement with Sinology and cross-cultural studies.

Affiliations: Actively involved in interdisciplinary initiatives through JHU's Hopkins-Nanjing Center (joint US-China program) and humanities-focused Alexander Grass Institute.