جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Contemporary Continental Philosophy
• Indian Philosophy
• History of Western Philosophy
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R. Raj Singh is a Professor of Philosophy at Brock University, specializing in Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Indian philosophies (Vedanta, Buddhism, Gandhi), and the works of Heidegger and Schopenhauer. He holds academic credentials from Panjab University (B.A., M.A.), Brock University (M.A.), and the University of Ottawa (Ph.D.). His research focuses on trans-cultural philosophical dialogues, particularly between Eastern and Western thought. Key areas include the philosophical implications of Bhakti, the concept of death in Schopenhauer and Indian traditions, and Heidegger’s ontology of technology and dwelling. Dr. Singh has authored multiple books and scholarly articles, including Schopenhauer: A Guide for the Perplexed (2010) and Heidegger, World and Death (2013). His work bridges ancient Greek philosophy, phenomenology, and Eastern spiritual traditions, emphasizing ethical and aesthetic dimensions across cultures. He has been affiliated with Brock University since completing his doctoral studies, contributing extensively to the Philosophy department’s academic and curricular development.

• Buddhist Studies
• Tibetan Buddhism
• Indian Buddhism
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Professor Ulrich Pagel is a distinguished academic at SOAS University of London's School Of History, Religions And Philosophies. His scholarly work focuses on Buddhist studies with particular expertise in Tibetan and Indian Buddhism, Buddhist textual traditions, and monastic history. With publications spanning over three decades, he maintains an active research profile bridging historical and contemporary aspects of Buddhist traditions. His research interests encompass Buddhist textual studies, Tibetan linguistics, monastic economics in ancient India, and Buddhist art history. Pagel has made significant contributions to the understanding of Buddhist sutras, dhāraṇī literature, and Tibetan iconometric traditions. His work often examines the intersection of religious practice, textual transmission, and social history within Buddhist contexts. Pagel's publication record shows a consistent focus on Buddhist textual traditions, with recent emphasis on Tibetan linguistic resources and historical analyses of Buddhist monasticism. His scholarly output includes translations of important Buddhist texts, monographs on specialized topics, and collaborative editorial projects focusing on Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist traditions. Professor Pagel has supervised numerous doctoral students whose research spans diverse aspects of Buddhist studies, including Tibetan Buddhist art, mindfulness in Western contexts, Karmapa lineages, and Buddhist textual traditions. His supervision reflects a broad engagement with both historical and contemporary dimensions of Buddhist practice and thought. His laboratory or research group appears to focus on collaborative translation projects and digital humanities approaches to Buddhist texts, as evidenced by the Visual Dictionary of Tibetan Verb Valency project. This work represents an innovative application of data visualization to traditional philological research in Buddhist studies.

Richard S. Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Buddhism
• South Asian Religious Studies
• Religious Authority
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Richard S. Cohen is Associate Professor of South Asian Religious Literatures at the University of California San Diego , where he has been affiliated with the Department of Literature since completing his PhD in Buddhist Studies at the University of Michigan in 1995. His academic journey began with BA and MA in Religious Studies from Wesleyan University. His research focuses on: Buddhist Scriptural Analysis : Particularly examining authority articulations in 5th-century CE texts like The Splendid Vision in which One Observes Living Beings and Reveals Buddha Fields through the Empowerment of All Tathagatas Wisdom Theory : Developing frameworks for analyzing wisdom-claims through Buddhist concepts like the Four Immeasurables to create non-theological political wisdom models Religious Authority Critique : Challenging traditional power structures in South Asian religious contexts His publications reveal trends in: Buddhist textual evolution across South Asia Artistic-religious interplay at sites like Ajanta Dynastic religious community formation Modern reinterpretations of ancient religious concepts Scientific Recognition: Hellman Fellowship : UCSD's prestigious early-career award While currently without formal student advisors listed, his work bridges religious studies with critical theory, influencing both academic and public understandings of Buddhist modernity and institutionalization processes.

Arun J. Brahmbhattمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hinduism
• South Asian Religions
• Sanskrit knowledge systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arun J. Brahmbhatt serves as Assistant Professor of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. His scholarly work investigates language, place, and modernity within Hindu communities in South Asia and the diaspora, with a focus on the enduring role of Sanskrit through colonial and contemporary periods. His primary research interests encompass: Hinduism and South Asian Religions Sanskrit knowledge systems Religious narrative and poetry Commentarial traditions Postcolonial historiography Visual culture Recent publications demonstrate consistent engagement with Hindu mythological texts and their modern interpretations, particularly through conference presentations analyzing narrative structures in foundational scriptures like the Katha Upanishad. His work bridges textual scholarship with contemporary religious practice. Dr. Brahmbhatt actively mentors students through courses including Hinduism, India's Religious Worlds, and specialized topics on epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana. He serves on the American Academy of Religion's South Asian Religions Programming Unit committee, contributing to academic discourse in his field.

Barbara Holdregeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Religion
• South Asian Studies
• Jewish Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Barbara Holdrege is Professor and Chair of the South Asian Studies Committee at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she is affiliated with the Department of Religion. Holding a Ph.D. from Harvard University, she has established herself as a leading comparative historian of religions specializing in South Asian and Jewish traditions. Her educational foundation at Harvard University has enabled her extensive scholarly work focused on historical and textual studies of Hindu and Jewish traditions while engaging with broader theoretical issues surrounding analytical categories such as the body, space, scripture, and ritual. Professor Holdrege's research spans several interconnected fields. Her work on the politics of comparison emphasizes how comparative study of 'Hinduisms' and 'Judaisms' serves as critical interrogation to dismantle dominant Eurocentric paradigms. Her scholarship on Hindu discourses of the body challenges the application of Western theoretical models to non-Western traditions, advocating instead for theory parity that recognizes Hindu contributions to embodiment theories. Her research on bhakti traditions explores connections between devotion and embodiment, particularly in Krishna bhakti, while her work on sacred spaces in South Asia examines how religious communities represent, experience, and shape their landscapes through architecture, ritual, and narrative. Her scholarly output reveals a trajectory from textual studies toward more embodied and spatial approaches to religious traditions, with increasing attention to comparative methodology and postcolonial critique. Her publications consistently demonstrate methodological innovation while maintaining deep textual expertise in South Asian religious traditions. Professor Holdrege has made significant contributions through her editorial work, including special issues on 'Refiguring Bodies That Matter' and 'Ritual and Power.' As former Director of the Center for the Analysis of Sacred Space (CASS), she pioneered the application of geographic information systems (GIS) to the humanities by developing geospatial digital models for mapping cultural and historical data. She teaches a diverse range of courses including Introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; Hindu Myth and Image; Consciousness and the Body in Hindu Traditions; and numerous advanced seminars on South Asian religious studies, Vedic traditions, bhakti traditions, and South Asian discourses of the body.

Neelima Shukla-Bhattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• South Asian Religious History
• Hindu Traditions
• Gandhian Thought and Practices
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Neelima Shukla-Bhatt serves as Professor of Religious Studies at Wellesley College, where she teaches courses on South Asian religions, art, literature, and cinema. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges religious studies, history, and cultural analysis with a regional focus on South Asia, particularly Gujarat. Her educational background includes: B.A. from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda M.A. from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda M.Div. from Harvard University Ph.D. from Harvard University Shukla-Bhatt's research investigates cultural expressions of cosmology through poetry, music, dance, and digital media in South Asian religious history. Key emphases include Hindu Bhakti traditions , the divine feminine in goddess worship, Gandhian satyagraha as cultural resistance, and gendered agency within patriarchal frameworks. Her work consistently connects historical religious practices to contemporary social movements, notably analyzing parallels between Indian Bhakti poetry and the US civil rights movement. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) reinvention of Hindu deities in modern political contexts, (2) media-technology intersections with religious authority (especially diaspora television), and (3) revival of regional Bhakti poetry as tools for moral education. Her scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with contemporary challenges like religious pluralism and 21st-century feminism while maintaining deep roots in Gujarati literary traditions. Professionally, she has expanded her impact through HarvardX's online course World Religions through its Scriptures and teaching at Ashoka University in Delhi. Her approach emphasizes transforming religious literacy into practical pluralism, evidenced by global student engagement in her digital courses. Outside academia, she practices Indian classical music ( riyaz ), embodying her research on embodied religious expression.

• Hindu Studies
• Swaminarayan Tradition
• Interfaith Relations
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Kalpesh Bhatt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion at the University of Mary Washington. His office is located in James Farmer Hall (Room 236), and he can be contacted via email at kbhatt@umw.edu or phone at 540-654-1023. His research specializes in Hindu traditions, focusing on the Swaminarayan tradition, Hindu-Muslim relations, and diaspora Hinduism. Key thematic interests include: Ethnographic analysis of devotional practices Theological interpretations of autonomy and self-rule Interfaith bridge-building in pluralistic societies Moral dimensions of ritual observances Transnational religious identity construction Bhatt's publications demonstrate consistent focus on contemporary Hinduism through interdisciplinary lenses. His works frequently combine theological analysis with ethnographic fieldwork, examining topics like temple construction, ritual practices, and interreligious engagement. Recent articles explore the intersection of secularism and spirituality within Hindu traditions, while case studies analyze diaspora communities in North America.

Axel Michaelsمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• History of Hinduism
• South Asian Cultural History
• Ritual Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Axel Michaels is a Senior Professor of Classical Indology at the University of Heidelberg, affiliated with the Department of Cultural and Religious History of South Asia. He leads the Cluster of Excellence 'Asia and Europe' and previously directed the Department of Cultural and Religious History (1996-2016). His research focuses on Nepal's cultural and legal history, Hindu ritual theory, and life-cycle rites, with notable works including Nepal: A History from the Earliest Times to the Present (2024) and Homo ritualis (2016). He chairs the von Portheim-Stiftung and founded the Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies (CATS). Michaels' research integrates ethnographic, archival, and theoretical approaches to explore ritual dynamics and cultural hybridity in South Asia. Director, Cluster of Excellence 'Asia and Europe' Former Director, Department of Cultural and Religious History (1996-2016) Chairman, von Portheim-Stiftung (since 2020) His research interests bridge historical documentation and contemporary ritual practices, emphasizing Nepal's legal codes (e.g., the 1854 Mulukī Ain) and pre-modern religious texts. Michaels collaborates with global institutions like the Arcadia Foundation on heritage preservation projects. His work challenges Eurocentric historiography through transcultural methodologies, analyzing ritual innovations and their sociopolitical implications in Hindu contexts. Recent publications (2017-2024) highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ritual studies, including emotion in rituals, symbolic systems, and the digitization of cultural heritage. Michaels' advisory roles include the German Research Foundation's Collaborative Research Centre 619 on ritual dynamics (2002-2013). His research extends to Sanskrit manuscripts, legal documents, and oral traditions, reflecting a commitment to preserving and contextualizing South Asian cultural legacies.

Roopen Majithiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Greek Philosophy
• Comparative Ethics
• Indian Philosophy
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Roopen Majithia is a Professor and Hart Almerrin Massey Chair in Philosophy at Mount Allison University's Department of Philosophy. He currently serves as Department Head. His work focuses on comparative ethics, ancient Greek philosophy, Indian philosophy, and the intersection of art and emotion. Majithia's research bridges Aristotelian ethics with Hindu texts like the Bhagavad Gita, exploring concepts of virtue, liberation, and moral syncretism. His research interests include the analysis of eudaimonia across philosophical traditions, the philosophical implications of blues music in emotional catharsis, and the metaphysical concepts of self and soul in ancient thought. He has extensively examined Śaṇkara's Vedanta teachings and the functional aspects of ethical intuition in Aristotelian frameworks. Publications span 1999 to 2024, with notable works analyzing cross-cultural ethical frameworks and the philosophical foundations of artistic expression. Majithia's academic leadership includes holding the Hart Almerrin Massey Chair, reflecting his contributions to philosophical scholarship.

• Comparative theology
• Interreligious dialogue
• Religion and violence
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John N. Sheveland , Professor of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University, is a leading scholar in comparative theology and interreligious dialogue. He teaches courses on theology, interreligious dialogue, and religion and violence, with a focus on Christian-Hindu and Christian-Buddhist theological intersections. Sheveland earned his Ph.D. in Systematic and Comparative Theology from Boston College (2006) and an M.A.R. from Yale Divinity School (1999). Co-organizer of the 'Being Religious Interreligiously' lecture series Member of the National Review Board (2019–2023) for US Catholic Bishops Book review editor for Horizons journal His research explores theological responses to violence, trauma studies, and Karl Barth's theology contextualized within Asian theological methods. Publications span 2002–2023, with recent work addressing post-traumatic church renewal, interfaith ethics, and racial justice through Fratelli Tutti analysis. Awards include the 2013 Faculty Diversity Leadership Award and 2015 Exemplary Faculty Award from Gonzaga University. Sheveland's 2014–2023 articles examine solidarity through sacred texts, clergy abuse recovery, and polyphony's theological implications, while his 2011 book Piety and Responsibility compares Rahner, Barth, and Vedanta Desika's theological frameworks. Scientific Awards: Faculty Diversity Leadership Award (2013) Exemplary Faculty Award (2015)

John M. Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Buddhism
• Asian Religious Thought
• Religion and Violence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John M. Thompson is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Christopher Newport University. He holds a Ph.D. in Cultural and Historical Studies of Religion from the Graduate Theological Union, an MTS in Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics from Boston University, and a BA in Philosophy from The College of William and Mary. Education PhD in Cultural and Hist Study of Religion, Graduate Theological Union MTS in Philosophy, Theology, Ethics, Boston University BA in Philosophy, The College of William and Mary His research and teaching focus on Buddhism, Asian Religious Thought, Religion and Violence, Myth and Ritual, and the intersection of Religion with Popular Culture. He explores ethical dilemmas in Buddhist narratives, comparative philosophy, and spiritual themes in media. Recent publications (2023-2015) analyze Buddhist ethics through Western pop culture (e.g., Batman), classical texts like the Lotus Sutra, and violence-redemption dynamics in the Aṅgulimāla story. Keywords span Buddhist Studies, Religious Ethics, and Narrative Theology. He has presented at prestigious conferences including the American Academy of Religion and the Global Conference on Women and Gender. His work bridges academic rigor with accessible interpretations of spirituality in diverse contexts.

• Sikh Studies
• Punjab Studies
• Caste Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Opinderjit Takhar is an internationally recognized academic and current Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange at the Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing , University of Wolverhampton . She serves as Director of the Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies and has previously held the role of Head of Religious Studies at the same institution (2015–2018). Research Interests : Her scholarship focuses on Sikh identity formation , caste and gender dynamics in Punjabi and Sikh communities, and the implications of replacing Guru Granth Sahib with Amritbani Guru Ravidass in Ravidassia places of worship. She explores issues of caste legislation in the UK, Sikh political activism, and the intersection of religion with public discourse. Grants include projects like Developing a place-based model of support for people with dementia from ethnic minorities (2024–2025), Raising Awareness of Organ Donation in Sikh Communities (2021–2022), and Healthy Faith Setting Toolkit (2021). She has led initiatives on physical activity, mental health, and community engagement in Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Supervision : She is currently supervising two research projects related to caste and gender in Sikh communities and welcomes PhD inquiries on these topics. Her teaching interests cover Study of Religion, Sikhism, Buddhism, Fieldwork in Religious Studies , and Gender Issues in Sikhism .

Martin Ganeriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Theology of Religions
• Hindu Philosophy
• Vedanta
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Rev Dr Martin Ganeri OP serves as an Official Fellow and Lector at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, teaching Sacred Scripture, Phenomenology, Theology of Religions, and Archaeology. His academic credentials include: MA in Classics and Oriental Studies (University of Cambridge) MPhil in Ancient Indian Archaeology (University of Cambridge) DPhil in Theology (University of Oxford) Ganeri's research pioneers comparative theology between Hindu thought and Western theism, specializing in Ramanuja's Vedanta tradition. His work bridges phenomenological analysis with archaeological insights into religious practices, emphasizing interfaith dialogue and scriptural interpretation across cultural boundaries. This interdisciplinary approach integrates historical, philosophical, and theological methodologies to explore religious pluralism. His sole highlighted publication, "Hindu Thought and Western Theism: The Vedanta of Ramanuja" (2015), establishes foundational connections between Eastern and Western theological frameworks, reflecting consistent focus on Vedantic philosophy within comparative religious studies. The work demonstrates methodological rigor in cross-cultural theological analysis. As an advisor, Ganeri mentors students in theology and religious studies, though specific names aren't documented. He actively contributes to Oxford's academic ecosystem through Blackfriars Hall's scholarly initiatives and Dominican intellectual traditions.

Gülnihal Özdenerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• yoga studies
• South Asian studies
• cultural anthropology
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Gülnihal Özdener serves as a Lecturer in the English Preparatory Division at Boğaziçi University, teaching language courses while pursuing her Ph.D. in Cultural Studies at Yıldız Technical University. Her research examines yoga's historical and cultural dimensions in modern Türkiye, informed by interdisciplinary expertise in anthropology, translation, and South Asian studies. She co-founded SUJALA Publishing House to promote academic works on South Asian philosophies. Education: Ph.D. (ongoing), Cultural Studies, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul M.A., Social Anthropology, Yeditepe University (2019) B.A., Translation and Interpreting Studies, Boğaziçi University (2012) Post-Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy (ongoing), S-VYASA University, Bangalore Sanskrit certification and Yoga Studies Summer Schools at SOAS, University of London (2019-2021) Certificat de Langue Française, Université Paris-Sorbonne (2008, 2010) Her research integrates ethnographic fieldwork with critical analysis of modern yoga as a 'secular religion,' exploring ritual theories (liminality, communitas), physiological impacts, and decolonization processes in India and Africa. She addresses BIPOC community issues in colonial contexts and advocates for ethical cultural translation that respects indigenous values, emphasizing social justice through scholarly and publishing initiatives. Recent publications demonstrate her commitment to cross-cultural knowledge transfer: the 2022 book Hangi Yoga? historicizes Turkish postural yoga, while translated and edited works (e.g., Tagore's poetry, Bhagavadgītā) contextualize South Asian philosophies for Turkish audiences. Presentations at SOAS examine Turkish yoga community challenges, reflecting her applied scholarship bridging academic theory and public discourse.

Lavanya Vemsaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indian History
• Religious Studies
• Hinduism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lavanya Vemsani is a Professor of History at Shawnee State University's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Indian History and Religions. She holds dual PhDs from McMaster University (Religious Studies) and the University of Hyderabad (History). Her research bridges ancient and contemporary Indian studies, focusing on religious iconography, gender in sacred texts, and historical urbanization patterns. Education PhD (Religious Studies), McMaster University, 2004 PhD (History), University of Hyderabad, 2004 MPhil (History), University of Hyderabad Research Interests Mythological deities (e.g., Narasimha, Balarama) Gender dynamics in Hindu epics Early Medieval urbanization in Andhra Pradesh Rejection of Aryan migration theories via genetic evidence Professional Roles Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of Indic Studies Managing Editor, International Journal of Indic Studies Vice President, Ohio Academy of History (2018–2020) Her publications include seminal works on Balarāma's cult, Narasimha's symbolism, and feminist reinterpretations of Mahabharata figures. Recent research challenges colonial historiography through interdisciplinary methods combining genetics, archaeology, and textual analysis.