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

研究会

西田天香公開研究会

12月21日には第2回 西田天香公開研究会 「天香をめぐる人物たち――女性・宗教家・画家」が開催。詳しくはこちらをご覧ください。

Seminar

14th Nishida Seminar

The next Nishida seminar on the topic of Nishida’s “Absolute Contradictory Self-Identity” and Hegel will be held on 31 January. See here for details.

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.

Talk

レクチャー・シリーズ

ヤン・ヴァン・ブラフト先生記念レクチャー・シリーズ 第1回は2月18日に開催。詳しくはこちらをご覧ください。

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.