Dr. Christopher Callahan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Callahan is a scholar specializing in Japanese religions and Buddhism. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Washington and Lee University and obtained two Master’s degrees in Asian Religions and Japanese Literature from the University of Hawai’i. He received his Ph.D. in the Study of Religion from Harvard University in 2011. His research interests primarily focus on Japanese Religions and Buddhism, exploring various facets of these fields. Callahan has been involved in teaching as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion, contributing to the academic understanding of his areas of expertise.

Research Interests

Japanese Religions Buddhism

Experience

Teaching Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Religion • University of Illinois

Involved in teaching and contributing to research on Japanese religions and Buddhism.

Courses

EALC 199: Japanese Religion Manga Anime EALC 250: Introduction Japanese Culture EALC/REL 287: Introduction Buddhism EALC/REL 398: Visual Culture Japanese Buddhism EALC/REL 495: Pure Land Buddhism

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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