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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)