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

Talk

Reiki in the North Pacific

On 11 November, Justin Stein will discuss his recent book Alternate Currents: Reiki's Circulation in the Twentieth-Century North Pacific. See here for details.

研究会

南山サロン

第17回 南山宗教研究会「南山サロン」は11月29日に開催。詳しくはこちらをご覧ください。

Seminar

Permanent Seminar on Nishida Philosophy

The 13th session of the Nishida seminar will be held on 6 December on the topic of "Nishida and Women Philosophers." See here for details.

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。

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。

Journal

New JJRS issue

JJRS 51/1 has been published. Articles can be downloaded from the journal page.

Workshop

Global Changes

A workshop on contemporary global changes will be held on October 22. See here for details.

Workshop

Jaspers workshop

An international workshop on the influence of Karl Jaspers will he held in-person and online on October 25-26. See here for details.

研究会

南山宗教文化研究所主催ワークショップ

11月30日、大谷大学のアマ・ミチヒロ氏より講演をいただきます。詳しくはこちらにご覧ください。

Seminar

Buddhist Translation Seminar

On October 25th, Paul Swanson will lead the seminar in discussion his ongoing translation of Zhiyi's Fahuaxuanyi. See here for details.

Journal

Shohō published

Volume 34 of the Shohō has been published. The complete issue and individual articles can be viewed on the journal page of our website.

研究会

日本と台湾における宗教と文学

11月23日、宗教・文学・治療の研究会を開催。詳しくはこちらにご覧ください。

Journal

Bulletin Published

Volume 48 of the Bulletin of the Nanzan Institute is now published. All articles are available here.

Authors

Submissions

If you are interesting in submitting to the Japanese Journal of Religious Studies, please download the Style Guide.

Web

NIRC on YouTube

NIRC events can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

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.