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Jørn Borup is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Study of Religion at Aarhus University, specializing in Buddhist studies, Japanese religion, and religious diversity. He has authored the book 'Decolonising the Study of Religion: Who Owns Buddhism?' published by Routledge in 2023, and 'Japanese Rinzai Zen Buddhism: Myōshinji, Living Religion' with Brill in 2008. His research includes modern Japanese Zen Buddhism and the religiosity of Vietnamese communities in Denmark. He has been actively involved in projects related to religious pluralism, religious diversity in Asia, and transnational spirituality. Borup has taught a broad range of subjects at the master's level, including Buddhism, Japanese religion, and the phenomenology of religion. He has also participated in outreach activities with high schools and media, is passionate about engaging with the public, and has a professional interest in the intersection of Buddhism and modern societal issues.
Aarhus University • Aarhus C, Denmark
Teaching and research in the Study of Religion, focusing on Buddhism and Japanese religion.
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