Dr. Luke Clossey

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Biography

Luke Clossey is a professor in the Department of History at Simon Fraser University. He has taught world history for over a decade, drawing from diverse geographic contexts including Germany, Mexico, and China. He earned his doctorate in history from the University of California, Berkeley in 2004, with a dissertation focused on early Jesuit networks. At SFU, his research addresses themes in global history and religion, particularly challenging modernist Eurocentric perspectives and promoting the use of pre-colonial and Indigenous histories to offer contemporary solutions. His works include 'Jesus Making Modern Mind' and 'Salvation Globalization Early Jesuit Missions', and he has contributed to various academic journals and edited volumes. Clossey is also engaged in projects exploring academic humor and the intersection of contemporary Buddhism with well-being. He is accepting new graduate students and is committed to integrating innovative teaching methodologies in history education.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC, Canada

Professor in the Department of History, teaching and researching global history and religion.

Awards

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Cormack Teaching Award

2022-01-01
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Wallace K. Ferguson Prize

2010-01-01
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Dean's Medal Academic Excellence

2010-01-01
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World History Association Paper Prize

2004-01-01

Courses

HIST 489 D300 Studies in History

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy