Dr. Sinae Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sinae Kim is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed to the Department of Study of Religion and the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto. Her research primarily focuses on the history of premodern Chinese Buddhism, with a particular emphasis on the practical dimensions of religious practices. Utilizing a diverse array of both transmitted and excavated materials, she investigates the intersections of ritual, oral performance, and vernacular narratives within East Asian traditions. Additionally, her work delves into preaching culture, manuscript studies, and Buddhist canons and commentaries, offering new insights into the lived experiences and textual traditions of premodern Chinese Buddhism.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology