At a moment of unprecedented global fascination with Korean popular culture and religion, this roundtable reveals a persistent pedagogical blind spot: the marginal presence of Korean Buddhism in undergraduate teaching. Despite its historical significance, doctrinal depth, and vibrant contemporary presence, Korean Buddhism remains underrepresented in curricula and methodologically underexamined within the field. This roundtable convenes five scholars from diverse institutional contexts in the United States and South Korea to offer a field-defining conversation on how to teach Korean Buddhism more critically, effectively, and creatively. Carefully reflecting on the current positionality and future directions of the study of Korean Buddhism, the panel foregrounds classroom contents, evaluation, experimentation, institutional constraints, and the broader conceptual frameworks that shape how Korean Buddhism can best be taught.
| Jin Y Park, American University, Washington, D.C. | jypark@american.edu | View |