The Department of Japanese Religion and Intellectual History seeks to foster a deep understanding of the historical background of modern Japanese society, with particular attention to the role of religion. We pursue research on a variety of topics, including modern and contemporary Japanese religion, Asianism, military thought, value theory, the ethnography of law, nationalism, spiritualism, occultism, and historiographical thought.
Members of the department pursue research on a wide range of topics, including modern and contemporary Japanese religion, Asianism, military thought, value theory, the ethnography of law, nationalism, spiritualism, occultism, and historiographical thought. We also place great importance on maintaining a global perspective by remaining attentive to research methodologies and scholarly trends both within Japan and internationally.
Through this program, students broaden their horizons beyond Japan, develop the ability to engage in scholarly discussion across multiple languages, learn to communicate their research to international audiences, and cultivate the capacity to respond to diverse intellectual currents.
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