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.

JJRS

Japanese Journal of Religious Studies

A peer-reviewed journal specializing in the publication of research on the study of Japanese religions.

Bulletin

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.

Shoho

南山宗教文化研究所研究所報

『研究所報』では、英語版の Bulletin と同様、研究所のメンバーの活動や研究業績について報告します。

News and Announcements

New Book

Book Publication

The NIRC has published a multilingual translation of Nishida Kitarō: Zettai mujunteki jikodōtsu. Digital copies now available.

Journal

JJRS

The 50th Anniversary special issue of the JJRS has been published. Contents can be downloaded here.

Book Talk

ポール・リクール著・杉村靖彦訳

9月27日、シリーズ宗教学再考の新出版物について、合評を開催いたします。詳しくはこちらにご覧ください。

研究会

現代修験道

10月8日に宗文研客研究員Vescovi氏とKozic氏より、現代修験道についての発表をいただきます。詳しくはごちらにご覧ください。

Award

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.

Web

NIRC on YouTube

NIRC events can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Journal

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.