Dr. Jørn Borup

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus C, Denmark

Teaching and research in the Study of Religion, focusing on Buddhism and Japanese religion.

Awards

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Aarhus University Ph.D. award

2003-10-01
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Crown Prince Frederik’s travel grant

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.