Religious Studies Fudan University

Overview

Key facts:

• The Religious Studies programme is offered at the Fudan University.

• As a base for research in Chinese literature, history and philosophy, the Institute is committed to interdisciplinary communication in order to advance the study of Chinese culture in a global context, and to promote the collection and dissemination of newly discovered materials. The Institute’s goal is to become an academic institution specializing in Chinese humanistic studies distinguished by openness and international perspective.

• The Institute was led by Prof. Ge Zhao-guang in 2007-2013; the present director is Prof. Zhang Qing. The Institute also has an Academic Board and an International Panel for Review and Evaluation. Since 2013 the Third Academic Board, consisting of 11 Chinese and international scholars, will continue its responsibilities of defining strategic goals of academic development, planning and evaluating research projects, reviewing published research and assisting staff recruitment. The Third International Panel for Review and Evaluation, comprising 7 members, will supervise and evaluate all projects of the Institute and make suggestions for improvement. In addition, an executive team will take charge of administration, inter-department contacts, as well as arrangement of day-to-day academic activities and scholarly exchange.