Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
One of the three main research institutes at Nanzan University, the NIRC is a global hub for scholars to engage in discussions on all aspects of religion through conferences, workshops, and lectures. The Institute also produces an array of internationally acclaimed publications on religion and intercultural philosophy.
Japanese Journal of Religious Studies
A peer-reviewed journal specializing in the publication of research on the study of Japanese religions.
Bulletin of the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
An English-language journal documenting the annual research activities of the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture.
News and Announcements
50th Anniversary Lecture Series
Anna Maria Shinnyo Marradi will give a talk about Sōtō Zen in Italy. See here for details.
Buddhist Text Translation Seminar
The seventh Buddhist Text Translation Seminar will be hosted by Vera Chirino on 4 July. See here for details.
Philosophy Workshop
A workshop on Kant, Neo-Kantianism, and Japanese Philosophy will be held on 5 July. See here for details.
50th Anniversary Lecture Series
On 10 July, Thomas Kirchner will give a talk on Christianity and Zen. See here for details.
第 18 回 南山宗教研究会
7月14日には、ヴァン・ブラフト奨励研究員の山田智正と佐藤麻貴より、最近の研究についてご発表をいただきます。詳しくはこちらをご覧ください。
Comparative Mysticism
Visiting researcher Thorsten Botz-Bornstein will give a talk on Christian and Sufi mysticism on 18 July. See here for details.
Bulletin
Volume 49 of the Bulletin of the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture has been published. The full issue and individual articles can be downloaded here.
Japanese Religions Database
Matthew McMullen is awarded for creating a Japanese Religions Database. Please contact us with recommendations for online resources to add to the database.
NIRC on YouTube
NIRC events can be viewed on our YouTube channel.
JJRS Style Guide
An updated JJRS Style Guide is now available on the journal website. To facilitate a quicker publication time, the journal will begin publishing articles on an individual basis rather than as issues. Contact the editors for details.
About the Institute
The Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture was founded in 1976 with the aim of promoting dialogue among religions, philosophies, and cultures East and West.