Christopher Newport University

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Associate Professor

PhD, Graduate Theological Union
MTS, Boston University
BA, College of William and Mary

Office: McMurran 119
Phone: (757) 594-7457
Email: john.thompson@cnu.edu

Areas of Specialization:
Asian religions, Buddhism, Chinese religious thought, Hinduism, Islam, world religions, mysticism and spirituality, comparative philosophy, globalization, Chinese and Japanese culture, religion in America, interreligious dialogue, religion and science

Dr. John Thompson

Associate Professor