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Dr. A.W. Barber

MA, PhD

Positions

Professor, East Asian Studies

Faculty of Arts, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures

Undergraduate Coordinator, East Asian Studies

Faculty of Arts, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures

Contact information

Email

abarber@ucalgary.ca

Phone number

Office: +1 (403) 220-6483

Background

Educational Background

B.A. Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1974

Doctor of Philosophy Religious Studies, Wisconsin - Madison, 1984

M.A. Counseling Psychology, City University/ Seattle, 2008

Awards

  • Teaching Excellence Award (nomination), 2014
  • Teaching Excellence Award (nomintion), 2013
  • recommended, 2011
  • Teaching excellence, 2011
  • Career Development Award, 2007

Publications

  • "Two Cases of Assimilation: The Tathagatagarbha and Prajnaparamita Literature in Daoxin's Chan Teachings.". A.W. Barber. Buddhist World Press. 600-626. (2017)
  • Sinicizing Buddhism Studies in Doctrine, Practice, Fine Arts, Performing Arts. A.W. Barber. Vogelstein Press. 289. (2019)