Andrew D. Thrasher has taught religious studies at George Mason University since 2019 and has been teaching religious studies at the community college level since 2015. While growing up in a household of nominal Christians and nones in Virginia Beach, VA, he began studying comparative theology and Hi...
The BA in religious studies is designed to give students an understanding of the major religious traditions of the world. The degree has a comparative and cross-cultural perspective that relates to global issues. Areas of study include Eastern religious traditions (Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Hin...
The Center for Humanities Research is pleased to announce its fall 2023 and spring 2024 cohorts. All were chosen to work on research projects related to CHR's 2023-24 annual theme, "Democracy, Disposability, and Repair." Congratulations to all of our new faculty and graduate fellows! Learn more abou...
The Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences consists of multiple established degree paths that exist in partnership with academic units and faculty across the University. It offers a home for students with broad academic interests who seek a master'...
I grew up in Allentown, PA. Particularly, 3-6 grades given education excellent program. I went away to The Hill School at age 14. Since then I have earned degrees from The University of Virginia [1972-1975, B.A. Religion Honors Program, Philosophy-Theology], Yale University [1976-1978, M.A.R., Politi...
Matthew Brake teaches courses in Religious Studies at GMU as an adjunct, including the Human Religious Experience and Religion and Literature. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Regent University as well as masters degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies and Philosophy from George Mason Universit...
Prof. Nguyen received his BA from Van Hanh University (Vietnam) and holds a PhD from Harvard University. He is a scholar of Sanskrit religious literature and Buddhist philosophy and religious thought. His research interests include History of Religions, South Asian Religions in general, and specifica...
Professor Ro received his B.Th. and Th.M. from Yonsei University (Korea), an MTh from Union Presbyterian Seminary (formerly Union Theological Seminary), Richmond, VA, and his PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Ro has written The Korean Neo-Confucianism of Yi Yulgok, SUNY Press...
Dr. Dakake researches and publishes on Islamic intellectual history, Quranic studies, Shi`ite and Sufi traditions, and women's spirituality and religious experience. She is one of the general editors and contributing authors of the The Study Quran (HarperOne, 2015), which comprises a translation and ...
Past Event
April 11, 2024, 4:00 PM to April 12, 2024, 3:30 PM EDT
Merten Hall 1204 (Thursday) & 1201 (Friday)
Registration required, please use this form to register for one or both days. *Updated to reflect Nancy Fraser will be joining us VIRTUALLY rather than in person as originally planned. Thanks for your understanding! CHR's third annual research symposium (April 11-12, 2024) centers on our annual the...
