APA Religions 101

An introduction to Asian Pacific American religions through interviews with experts and practitioners. Host Dr. Bradley Onishi speaks with APA scholars about:Asian American CatholicismAsian American Buddhism before and beyond WhitenessFighting racism with the wisdom of Sikh teachingsDoing Muslim theology as a Vietnamese AmericanAsian American evangelicals in the MAGA AgeThe challenges of creating Filipino religious communitiesRace, Jim Crow, and the origins of modern yogaCaste privilege in the United States and IndiaAsian Americans and Affirmative ActionRacialized CapitalismBeing Jewish, Japanese, queer and clergyLearn more about APARRI. Since 1999, The Asian Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI) has been a vibrant scholarly community advancing the interdisciplinary study of Asian Pacific Americans and their religions. APARRI’s vision is to create a society in which Asian Pacific American religions are valued, recognized, and central to the understanding of American public life.Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi: @bradleyonishiAudio Engineer and Musician: Scott Okamoto: @rsokamotoFor more information about research-based media by Axis Mundi Media visit: www.axismundi.usFunding for this series has been generously provided by the Henry Luce Foundation.

Want to connect with guests who are scholars or practitioners in Asian Pacific American religions, eager to discuss topics such as Asian American Catholicism, Sikh teachings, Vietnamese American Muslim theology, or the influence of race and caste in religious practices for an enlightening episode on our podcast, APA Religions 101.

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