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  ESKILDSEN, Stephen Edward

   Professor

   Division of Arts and Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, International Christian University
■ Academic Background
1. 1990/09~1994/11 〔Doctoral Course〕 Asian Studies, The University of British Columbia, Completed, Doctor of Philosophy
2. 1987/09~1989/11 〔Master Course〕 Asian Studies, The University of British Columbia, Completed, Master of Arts
3. 1984/09~1986/06 Devision of Social Sciences (History), College of Liberal Arts, International Christian University, Graduated, Bachelor
4. 1981/09~1983/05 Major undeclared, California Lutheran College, Unfinished
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■ Professional Background
1. 2017/09~2028/03 Professor, Division of Arts and Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, International Christian University
2. 2013/05~2014/07 Visiting Research Fellow, Religious Studies, Ruhr-University Bochum
3. 2010/08~ Professor, Philosophy and Religion, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
4. 1998/08~2003/07 Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Religion, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
5. 1997/10~1998/06 Postdoctoral Fellow, Religious Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong
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■ Present Specialized Fields
Daoism, Chinese Thought, Chinese Philosophy (Key Word:Daoism, Chinese Thought and Religion) 
■ Books and Articles
1. Book Daoism, Internal Alchemy, and the Wonders of Serenity: Tenth Through Eighteenth Centuries   (Single) 2026
2. Book Daoism, Meditation, and the Wonders of Serenity: From the Latter Han Dynasty (25-220) to the Tang Dynasty (618-907)   (Single) 2015/12
3. Book The Teachings and Practices of the Early Quanzhen Taoist Masters   (Single) 2004/01
4. Book Asceticism in Early Taoist Religion   (Single) 1998/10
5. Article "Daoist Philosophy of the Song through Qing Periods" Chinese Imperial Philosophy After Buddhism, edited by Selusi Ambrogio and Dawid Rogacz  (Single) 2024
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■ Academic Conference Presentation
1. 2025/12/06 Traces of Daoist-Buddhist Interaction in the Methods of Closing the Breath and Sending Out the Spirit (China-Japan Daoist Studies Symposium (Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan))
2. 2025/07/11 Meditation Methods within the Fathom-Square Enclosure and their Psychic and Physical Effects: An Examination of Discussing the Eight Junctures, Golden Elixir Signs of Proof, Oral Lesson Discussing the Six Penetrations, Returning to Authenticity Anthology, and Red Snake-Queen Mother* (International Academic Conference on Quanzhen Daoism and Chinese Society (Rizhao, Shandong Province, China))
3. 2025/02/22 The Incorporation of the Teachings of Mencius in the Internal Alchemy and Thunder Rites of Bai Yuchan (“What is Internal Alchemy: Daoism and Chinese Society” (International Christian University))
4. 2023/11/18 “Mencius, Bai Yuchan, Neidan, and Thunder Rites.” (American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting (San Antonio, TX))
5. 2021/11/20 The Dragon Girl in Chapters on Understanding Reality and Record of Sayings of the Combined Traditions of the Immortals and Buddhas (72nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Daoist Studies)
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■ Academic Society Memberships
1. 2010~ Japan Religious Studies Association
2. 2007~ 日本道教学会
3. 1993~ American Academy of Religion
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■ Academic Awards
1. 2013/05 Käte Hamburger Kolleg Visiting Research Fellowship
2. 2012/08 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga North Callahan Distinguished Professor of Religion
3. 2010/06 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Faculty Research Grant
4. 2002/08 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga UC Foundation Professorship
5. 2001/06 National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend
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■ Social Activities
1. 2009/10 Presented a talk on issues in teaching about Islam and Non-Western Religions. Hamilton County Schools In-Service. Center for the Creative Arts, Chattanooga.
2. 2004/04 Appeared on the television program “Viewpoint” to discuss the film, “The Passion of the Christ”.
3. 2004/03 Appeared on the television program “Islam in the 21st Century”.
4. 2002/11~2004/10 Church Council Member, Ascension Lutheran Church (Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A)
5. 2000/08~2003/05 Faculty Council Member, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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