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Jinamanjari
Vol. 39 · No. 01
Jinamanjari
Contributors, in Alphabetical Order
By Sarah Hadmack, Bruno Demers, Mathieu E. Courville, Ellen Gough, Pankaj Jain
2009Vol. 39 · No. 01pp. 83–85
🎓 Academic & Teaching Role i) Since 2006, Dr. Sarah Hadmack has served as a Lecturer in the Religion Department at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa . ii) She earned her M.A. in Religion from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2005. iii) Additionally, she teaches at Windward Community College (WCC), where she is an Associate Professor of Religion, known especially for courses like Science Fiction & Religion and independent studies on Jainism. 🌱 Jain Studies & ISSJS Involvement i) She is a member of the Academic Council of the International School for Jain Studies (ISSJS). ii) Hadmack was among the first group of graduate students selected for the ISSJS Summer School in 2005, which was held across multiple sites in India, including Delhi, Jaipur, Ladnun, and Indore. iii) She was invited to return for the ISSJS 2007 program to continue research on Jainism in India. 🌏 Field Research: Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi i) Her India research was carried out at the prestigious Parshwanath Vidyapeeth in Varanasi, under a fully funded invitation. Parshwanath Vidyapeeth is recognized by Banaras Hindu University as a major center for Jainological research, producing dozens of PhDs and housing over 30,000 books and original manuscripts. ii) At this institution, Hadmack presented on Jainism and ecology, exploring the scriptural relationship between nature and humanity. 🧪 Research & Teaching Interests i) Her scholarship includes religion and ecology, particularly in Jain thought and texts. ii) She has coordinated independent-study courses on Jainism, guiding students at the University of Hawaiʻi and WCC. iii) She regularly leads interdisciplinary courses, such as REL 296: Science Fiction and Religion, which compares religious motifs with contemporary mythic storytelling. 🧑🎓 Student Engagement & Reputation Students rate her highly on platforms like Rate My Professors, praising her accessible teaching style and approachability. One student commented, “Sarah is an amazing teacher! … Best Teacher ever!”; overall rating: 4.6/5. Dr. Sarah Hadmack – Key Profile Highlights Position: Lecturer in the Religion Department, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa since 2006. Degree: Completed M.A. in Religion from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2005. Additional Teaching Role: i) Serves as Associate Professor of Religion/Humanities at Windward Community College (WCC). ii) Teaches REL courses, including independent studies on Jainism. ISSJS Involvement: i) Active Academic Council Member of the International School for Jain Studies (ISSJS). ii) Participated in ISSJS Summer Schools in 2005 and 2007. Jain Research Location: i) Conducted field research at Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, India. ii) The institute is recognized by Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for Jainological studies. Areas of Focus: Specializes in Jainism, religion & ecology, textual studies, environmental humanities, and interdisciplinary religious education. Course Highlights: i) REL 296: Science Fiction & Religion ii) REL 199: Independent Study – Jainism Teaching Recognition: i) Highly rated by students with an average score of approximately 4.6/5. ii) Praised for clarity, engagement, and student supportiveness.
Jinamanjari
Vol. 39 · No. 01
By Sarah Hadmack, Bruno Demers, Mathieu E. Courville, Ellen Gough, Pankaj Jain
Jinamanjari
Vol. 39 · No. 01