According to Ede, Nadeau has explored this topic for many years, producing unique, original research which he will discuss in his presentations. A specialist in Asian studies, particularly Chinese religions, Nadeau has published research on popular religious literature, deity cults, and folk religions of both China and Japan, as well as methodology in the study of folk religion and Buddhism.
Visitors are welcome at all presentations.
Nadeau, who received his doctoral degree from the University of British Columbia and his master's degree from Princeton University, has been at Trinity University since 1990. Nadeau's visit is being coordinated by the Department of Comparative Religion and sponsored by the Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. The Visiting Scholars and Artists Program was established in 1960 and has supported some 500 visits by scholars and artists representing more than 65 academic disciplines. The chairperson of the committee that oversees the program is Dr. James M. Hillenbrand, professor of speech pathology and audiology.