

Katsuhiro Kohara
(小原 克博)Profile Information
- Affiliation
- Professor, School of Theology, Doshisha University
- Degree
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Doctor of Theology(Mar, 1996, Doshisha University)Master of Theology(Mar, 1992, Doshisha University)
- Researcher number
- 70288596
- J-GLOBAL ID
- 200901073223984750
- researchmap Member ID
- 1000212807
- External link
Professor of Systematic Theology, School of Theology, Doshisha University. Dean of the School of Theology, Director of the Center for Study of Conscience. His field is Christian theology, religious ethics and comparative study of monotheistic religions. He studied in Mainz and Heidelberg, Germany and earned a Th.D. from Doshisha Graduate School of Theology. He has been interested in the relationship between the Abrahamic religions and Japanese/Asian religions, focusing on contemporary issues such as religious conflicts, freedom of religion and dialogue between religion and science. He is the author of Politics of Religion: The Encounter of the Japanese Society and the Monotheistic World (2010), The Dramaturgy of God: Focusing on Nature, Religion, History, and Body as the Stage (2002), "Creation and Apocalyptic Crises in Japan: A Theological Lesson Learned from the Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Fukushima" (Ernst M. Conradie ed., Creation and Salvation, Volume 2: A Companion on Recent Theological Movements, Berlin: LIT Verlag, 2012), etc.
Research Interests
6Research Areas
3Research History
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Apr, 2013 - Present
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Apr, 2004 - Present
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Apr, 2004 - Mar, 2013
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Apr, 2000 - Mar, 2003
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Apr, 1997 - Mar, 2000
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Apr, 1996 - Mar, 1997
Education
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Apr, 1992 - Mar, 1996
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Apr, 1989 - Mar, 1992
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Oct, 1990 - Feb, 1991
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Oct, 1989 - Sep, 1990
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Apr, 1985 - Mar, 1989
Committee Memberships
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Apr, 2020 - Present
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Apr, 2015 - Present
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Apr, 2015 - Present
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Apr, 2014 - Present
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Oct, 2016 - Oct, 2018
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Apr, 2013 - Mar, 2015
Awards
1Books and Other Publications
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Gakujutu Kenkyu Publishing, May, 2021
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Iwanami Shoten, Publishers, Feb 17, 2021 (ISBN: 4000255819)
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Heibonsha Publishing, Apr, 2020 (ISBN: 9784582859393)
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Maruzen Publishing, Jan 28, 2020 (ISBN: 4621304844)
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Heibonsha Publishing, May 17, 2019 (ISBN: 4582859135)
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University of Tokyo Publisher, Apr, 2019 (ISBN: 4130104128)
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Nihon Jitsugyo Publisher, Oct, 2018 (ISBN: 453405632X)
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Iwanami Syoten, Jul, 2018 (ISBN: 4000255789)
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平凡社, Feb, 2018
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教文館, Mar, 2017 (ISBN: 4764261286)
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日本基督教団出版局, Sep, 2016 (ISBN: 4818409510)
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LIT Verlag, Oct, 2012 (ISBN: 3643901372)
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新教出版社, Oct, 2011 (ISBN: 4400407225)
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晃洋書房, Jul, 2010 (ISBN: 4771021651)
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法藏館, May, 2010 (ISBN: 4831824410)
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Human and Religion in the Age of Science, Hozokan, 2010
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明石書店, Dec, 2008 (ISBN: 4750329037)
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Ken Arai, Shigeru Tanaka ed., State and Religion: Modern and Contemporary Japan From the Viewpoint of Religion, Vol.1, Hozokan, Jul 15, 2008 (ISBN: 4831881708)
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Naoki Watanabe ed., A Book to Understand Religion and the Present 2008, Mar 18, 2008 (ISBN: 4582702783)
Papers
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Gospel and the World, 2022/6 36-41, May, 2022 InvitedLead author
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Gospel and the Wordl, 2020/11 6-11, Oct, 2020 InvitedLead author
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The Journal of Oriental Studies, 30 153-166, Oct, 2020 InvitedLead author
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The Journal of Oriental Studies, 58(2) 106-122, Nov, 2019 InvitedLead author
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Denki Hyoron (Journal of Electricity), 103(12) 10-15, Dec, 2018 Invited
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Fukuin Senkyo, (Apr 2018) 20-26, Mar, 2018
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Gospel and the World, 73(3) 6-11, Mar, 2018 InvitedLead author
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Journal of the Interdisciplinary Study of Monotheistic Religions, 12 35-51, Mar, 2017 Peer-reviewedLead author
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Dharma World, 44 6-8, Jan, 2017 Lead author
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Religion and Ethics, 16 3-17, Nov, 2016 Peer-reviewedLead author
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Japanese and Oriental Studies, 7 29-42, Jul, 2016 InvitedLead author
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Gospel and the World, 69(3) 10-13, Mar, 2014 InvitedLead author
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Understanding God in the 21st Century: Conference Volume of the International Symposium on Monotheism and Postmodernism, Nanjing University, 93-101, May, 2013 Invited
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Kirisutokyo Kenkyu (Studies in Christianity), 73(2) 33-50, Dec, 2011 Lead author
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Japanese and Oriental Studies, 5 39-50, Jul, 2011 InvitedLead author
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Kirisutokyo Kenkyu (Studies in Christianity), 70(2) 55-71, Dec, 2008 Peer-reviewedLead author
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Kirisutokyo Kenkyu (Studies in Christianity), 70(1) 41-54, Jun, 2008 Peer-reviewedLead author
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"Salvation and Pluralism (Kyoto Joint Symposium of CISMOR and KIRKHS), Center for Interdisciplinary Study of Monotheistic Religions, 80-89, 2008 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Kirisutokyo Kenkyu (Studies in Christianity), 69(2) 23-44, Dec, 2007 Peer-reviewed
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Gospel and the World, 63(1) 12-16, Dec, 2007 Invited
Misc.
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Honno Hiroba, 2021年3月号 10-11, Mar, 2021 InvitedLead author
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On-line Courses in the Age of Pandemic: A Point of Contact with the Study of Conscience and ReligionDoshisha Jiho Journal, 150 40-41, Oct, 2020 Invited
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Hanashiai (Nippon Christian Academy), 614 1-1, Jun, 2020 Invited
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TRANSIT, 48 129, Jun, 2020 InvitedLead author
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The Journal of Oriental Studies, 57(1) 34-62, 2018
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Kyoto Jewish Thought, (8) 95-101, Jun, 2017
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福音と世界, 72(4) 41-43, Apr, 2017
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週刊東洋経済 = Weekly toyo keizai, (6677) 78-81, Aug 13, 2016
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龍谷教学 : 龍谷教学会議研究紀要 : journal of the Council of Ryukoku Shin Buddhist Studies, (51) 148-243, Jul, 2016
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京都・宗教論叢, (10) 26-28, Feb, 2016
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一神教学際研究, (12) 36-52, 2016
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Journal of religious studies, 88 139-140, 2015
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Journal of religious studies, 89(1) 119-123, 2015 InvitedLead author
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一神教学際研究, (11) 25-34, 2015
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京都・宗教論叢, (9) 54-56, Jan, 2015
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京都・宗教論叢, (8) 58-60, Jan, 2014
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まなぶ, (661) 14-16, Jun, 2012
Presentations
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Fushikijuku, May 14, 2022 Invited
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JOHNAN chair in Research and Promotion of "Kyoto Valley for Manufacturing and Innovation", Mar 13, 2022 Invited
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Concluding Symposium of the Conscience Project, Mar 8, 2022
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Workshop for educating the persons in charge of carbon neutral management, Feb 18, 2022 Invited
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Hongwanji International Center Seminar, Jan 21, 2022 Invited
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Amnesty International Japan, Dec 25, 2021 Invited
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Nov 4, 2021 Invited
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Lectures donated by JOHNAN for Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University, Oct 18, 2021, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University Invited
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"Ideas of the Asian Community" of Dongseo University (Korea), Oct 13, 2021 Invited
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The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Historical Studies of Christianity, Sep 11, 2021 Invited
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The 80th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Religious Studies, Sep 8, 2021
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Leader Training of the Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, Aug 28, 2021 Invited
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Research Seminar "Reciprocity and Tolerance", Jul 2, 2021 Invited
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Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)'s International Exchange Programs "JENESYS", Jun 21, 2021 Invited
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May 15, 2021 Invited
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Seminar by the Labor Union of Chuo University, Apr 5, 2021 Invited
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Apr 4, 2021, Higashi Honganji Invited
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Seminar by the Labor Union of Chuo University, Mar 30, 2021 Invited
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The Kinki Area Meeting of the Japan Society of Christian Studies, Mar 23, 2021 Invited
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Nichiren Buddhist School's Association for the International Exchange, Feb 26, 2021 Invited
Teaching Experience
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Apr, 2021 - Present
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2015 - Present
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2014 - Present
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2013 - Present
Professional Memberships
6Research Projects
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2017 - Mar, 2021
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Academic Research Promotion Fund, Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan, Apr, 2016 - Mar, 2019
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2013 - Mar, 2018
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Program to Send the Young Scholars Abroad for Promoting International Academic Exchanges, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2011 - Mar, 2014
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 2009 - 2012
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Building of the Foundational and Advanced Research Bases for the Study of Monotheism and their WorldProgram to Support the Building of the Strategic Research Foundation of the Private Universities, The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Apr, 2008 - Mar, 2010
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21st Century Center of Excellence Program, The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Apr, 2003 - Mar, 2008
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 2006 - 2008
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 2002 - 2003
Media Coverage
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Asahi Newspaper, Morning Edition (Kyoto), Apr 8, 2021 Newspaper, magazine
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Japan Lectures Newspaper, Nov 2, 2020 Newspaper, magazine
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Japan Lectures Newspaper, Oct 26, 2020 Newspaper, magazine
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Japan Lectures Newspaper, Oct 19, 2020 Newspaper, magazine
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Japan Lectures Newspaper, Oct 12, 2020 Newspaper, magazine
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Bunka Jiho Newspaper, Oct 7, 2020 Newspaper, magazine
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The Asahi Newspaper, Morning Edition, EduA, 10, Jul 26, 2020 Newspaper, magazine
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NHK Radio 2, Apr 5, 2020 TV or radio program
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Bunka-jiho Newspaper, Mar 7, 2020 Newspaper, magazine
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HRPro, Feb, 2020 Internet
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Kyoto Newspaper, Evening Edition, Dec 25, 2019 Newspaper, magazine
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NHK, Good Morning! Japan, Nov 26, 2019 TV or radio program
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Mainichi Broadcasting, Minto!, Nov 25, 2019 TV or radio program
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20 minutes, Nov 23, 2019 Internet
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NHK, Radio 2, Cultural Lecture, Jun 9, 2019 TV or radio program
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Sankei NEWS, Jan 9, 2019 Newspaper, magazine
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Asahi Newspaper, Morning Edition (Kyoto), Oct 31, 2018 Newspaper, magazine
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Asahi Newspaper, Morning Edition (Kyoto), Oct 17, 2018 Newspaper, magazine
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Asahi Newspaper, Morning Edition (Kyoto), Oct 3, 2018 Newspaper, magazine
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Asahi Newspaper, Morning Edition (Kyoto), Sep 19, 2018 Newspaper, magazine