Shou-Jen Kuo

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Shou Faculty

Faculty Profile

Dr. Shou-Jen Kuo is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Institute for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism (ISHB) at University of the West. He also serves as Head Liaison of International Cooperation for the university. 

 

Select Publications

  • Kuo, Shou-Jen. Situating Themselves in the Pure Land of Humanistic Buddhism on Earth: A Study of Chinese American Religiosity at Hsi Lai Temple in Southern California. University of California, Riverside, 2018

Contact

shoujenk@uwest.edu

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626 571 8811 x2158

Area of Expertise

Humanistic Buddhism, sociology of religion, Buddhism in the U.S.

Education

PhD, University of California, Riverside
MA, California State University, Los Angeles
MCRP, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
BA, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan