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I specialize in anthropology of religion, focusing on Japanese mountain asceticism (Shugendō), Buddhism, and the intersections of history, spirituality, and consciousness. My research is based on long-term fieldwork in Japan, with additional studies in Mongolia, New Zealand, Peru, and Blackfoot communities in North America. I authored the book, 'Secret World of Shugendō: Sacred Mountains in Search of Meaning Post-Disaster Japan' (2025, UNC Press), which explores how religious practitioners negotiate secrecy, resilience, and meaning in the wake of catastrophe. At the University of Calgary, I teach courses in cultural anthropology, death ritual, and anthropological theory.
University of Calgary • Calgary, AB
Teaching and researching in the field of cultural anthropology, focusing on death rituals and religious practices.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.
Faculty of Social Work. Also listed as Department of Social Work.
Faculty of Nursing / Department of Nursing. Applicants must contact the Graduate Programs Office prior to applying.
Department of Finance / Haskayne School of Business. Recommended GMAT is 550+ for MBA, 600+ for MFin.
Covers Department of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Geomatics Engineering.
Covers Cumming School of Medicine programs including Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oncology, and Community Health Sciences.