Kendall Marchman

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Assistant Professor
Undergraduate Coordinator

Kendall Marchman is an Assistant Professor of Religion, and has been with the Religion Department since 2018. His primary research considers the development of Pure Land Buddhist practice and belief in China during the Tang Dynasty. Additionally, he has researched and published on religious tourism in Asia. He teaches a wide range of classes surveying the religions of Asia. 

Dr. Marchman welcomes inquiries and applications from prospective graduate students pursuing an M.A.. Prospective PhD students are welcome to contact Dr. Marchman, but he is not accepting PhD students for the upcoming year. 

 

 

Education:
  • B.A. Mercer University
  • M.T.S. Vanderbilt University
  • Ph.D. University of Florida
Research Interests:
  • Chinese Religions
  • Japanese Religions
  • Pure Land Land Buddhism
  • Religion and Tourism
  • Theories of Religion
Selected Publications: