Department of Global Studies
Profile Information
- Affiliation
- Professor, Faculty of Global Studies, Department of Global Studies, Sophia University
- Degree
- B.A. Political Science(Mar, 1993, University of Calicut, Kerala, India)B.A. Philosophy(Mar, 1995, JDV(Jnanadeep Vidyapeed) Pune, India)B.A. Theology(Mar, 2002, Sophia University)M.A. Area Studies (Ethnic Politics)(Mar, 2004, Sophia University)PhD. Area Studies (Ethnic Politics)(Mar, 2007, Sophia University)
- Contact information
- august-s
sophia.ac.jp - Other name(s) (e.g. nickname)
- Sali
- J-GLOBAL ID
- 200901013900318327
- researchmap Member ID
- 6000003482
1995 B.A in Political Science, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
1997 B.A In Philosophy, JDV, Pune, India
2002 B.A in Theology, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan
2004 M.A in Area Studies(Ethnic Politics), Graduate Division of Foreign Studies, Sophia University
2007 Ph.D. in Area Studies (Ethnic Politics), Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan
2010 Sophia University Institute of Asian Culture, Islam-Area Studies
2011 Sophia University kyouseigaku research
2012 Sophia University Collaborative research on Atheism, Secularism, Fundamentalism...
2016 Sophia University Institute of Asia Africa & Middle Eastern studies project of religious dialogue and Peace
2016 Sophia University Innovation program SOCHAS
2020-21 Sophia University Innovation program "Construction of Global Campus from Gender perspective”
Interested in research on Cultural Nationalism, Ethnic Politics, Identity Politics, Multiculturalism, Human violence, Human Rights issues, Christian Humanism
(Subject of research)
Conflict between two identity groups, especially the communal conflicts in India is being concentrated.
Violent Conflicts, Human Rights Issues, Social Concerns、Social Ethics and Philosophical Anthropology
Atheism, Secularism, Fundamentalism and Religious Dialogue as Challenges of Global Society
Research Interests
7Research Areas
3Research History
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May, 2023 - Present
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May, 2018 - Present
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Apr, 2015 - Present
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Apr, 2018 - Jun, 2023
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Apr, 2017 - Mar, 2018
Education
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Apr, 2000 - Mar, 2002
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Jun, 1995 - Mar, 1997
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Jun, 1992 - Mar, 1995
Awards
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Apr, 2004
Papers
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The Japan Mission Journal, Oriens Institute for Religious Research, 78(2) 86-96, Jun, 2024 InvitedLead author
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Gakutou, 121(2) 12-15, May, 2024 InvitedCorresponding author
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86-90, Mar, 2023 Invited
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Pax Lumina: A Quest for Peace and Reconciliation, 2(5) 37-41, Nov, 2021 InvitedLead authorCorresponding author
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Japan Mission Journal, 75(1) 8-14, Mar 15, 2021 InvitedCorresponding author
Misc.
2Books and Other Publications
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University of Santo Tomas Publishing house, Manila-Philippines,, Aug 30, 2018
Presentations
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International Conference、St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, Mar 22, 2024 Invited
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THE UNIVERSITY AND THE CHURCH THE FUTURE OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY ON THEOCCASION OF THE IFCU CENTENARY, Jan 19, 2024 Invited
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日本カトリック教育学会特別活動III 「建学の精神を生かした大学運営」 “カトリック大学のこれから”, Oct 8, 2023 Invited
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Sophia University Seminar : Human Security and Peace Building, Jun 14, 2022 Invited
Teaching Experience
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Apr, 2016 - PresentSociety and Politics in South Asia (Faculty of Global Studies)
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Apr, 2016 - PresentIntroduction to South Asia (Faculty of Global Studies)
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Apr, 2016 - PresentHuman Rights in Asia (FGS)
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Apr, 2009 - Aug, 2018Political Theology (Faculty of Theology)
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Apr, 2007 - Mar, 2016Christian Humanism ： Human Violence (Humanities, Theology)
Professional Memberships
4Research Projects
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Jul, 2020 - Jul, 2022
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2010 - 2013
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笹川平和財団, 2011 - 2012
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Sophia University Research Fund, 2012
Academic Activities
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Supervision (editorial)Augustinian Journal: A Journal for Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, and Education, Apr, 2018 - Present
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Planning, Management, etc., Panel moderator, Session chair, etc.Sophia Institute of Asia Africa and Middle Eastern Studies Symposium (Sophia University bld 6, 202), Dec 1, 2021Fr Robert Deiters SJ professor emeritus of Sophia University spoke about the atomic bombing and the war related experience
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Planning, Management, etc., Panel moderator, Session chair, etc.Sophia Institute of Asia Africa and Middle Eastern Studies, Dec 14, 2020