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Yohong Roh serves as an Instructor of Religious Studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University (LSU), based in Coates Hall. His academic appointment focuses on teaching undergraduate courses in world religions and Asian religious traditions.
His educational qualifications include:
- B.A. in Comparative Religious Studies, The University of Findlay (2014)
- M.A. in Religious Studies, The University of Kansas (2017)
- Ph.D. in Religious Studies, Temple University (2024)
Dr. Roh specializes in East Asian Buddhism with concentrated expertise in Korean religious traditions and modern Korean Buddhist movements. His current research examines the development and distinctive characteristics of new Buddhist movements in contemporary Korea, contributing to scholarly understanding of religious evolution in East Asian contexts. This work bridges historical analysis with contemporary sociological observations of religious adaptation.
His research recognition includes:
- University of British Columbia Travel Fund for Field Trip (2018)
- Yale University Travel Fund for Seminar (2016)
- University of Findlay Religious Studies Lecture Series Honorarium (2015)
Dr. Roh teaches core undergraduate courses including REL 1000: Religions of the World, REL 2027: Asian Religions, and REL 4800: Buddhism. His instructional approach integrates textual analysis with contemporary religious practice observation, particularly regarding Buddhist traditions in East Asia. While no formal advisees are documented, his ongoing book project on Korean Buddhist movements represents significant scholarly contribution to the field.
