Religion

The history of Asian American religions: This topic covers the origins and development of various religions in Asian American communities, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism.

The religious practices of Asian Americans: This topic explores the ways in which Asian Americans engage in religious rituals, including worship, prayer, and meditation.

The role of gender in Asian American religions: This topic looks at how gender roles and expectations vary across different Asian American religious traditions.

The relationship between Asian American religions and mainstream American culture: This topic examines the ways in which Asian American religions have been shaped by and have responded to dominant American cultural values and norms.

Spirituality and social justice in Asian American religions: This topic explores how Asian American religions have addressed issues of social inequality and activism, such as racism, immigration, and poverty.

Comparative religion: This topic looks at how different religions intersect and influence each other, both within Asian American communities and in relation to other religious traditions.

Interfaith dialogue: This topic investigates ways in which people of different religious and spiritual backgrounds can come together to increase understanding, respect, and dialogue.

Modern-day challenges facing Asian American religions: This topic examines the contemporary issues and challenges that Asian American religious communities face, such as assimilation, globalization, and discrimination.

The role of spirituality in mental health: This topic studies how spiritual and religious practices can influence mental health and well-being in Asian American communities.

Art and religion in Asian American communities: This topic explores the role of art and expression in religious practices, such as dance, music, and theater, in Asian American communities.

Buddhism: A religion and philosophy that originated in ancient India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, nonviolence, and compassion.

Hinduism: A major religious tradition that originated in ancient India and emphasizes the importance of self-realization, karma, and reincarnation. It involves the worship of multiple deities, with various forms of yoga, meditation, and prayer.

Taoism: A Chinese philosophy and religion that emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with nature, cultivating inner peace, and achieving immortality through practices such as meditation, herbal medicines, and Qigong.

Confucianism: A philosophy and ethical system that emphasizes the importance of social relationships, morality, and education, as well as respect for tradition and authority.

Shintoism: An ancient Japanese religious tradition that emphasizes the importance of respecting nature spirits and ancestors, with various rituals and festivals.

Sikhism: A monotheistic religion that originated in 15th century Punjab, India, and emphasizes the importance of devotion to God, equality among all people, and ethical living.

Islam: A monotheistic religion that originated in Arabia in the 7th century and emphasizes the importance of submission to the will of Allah (God), through prayer, fasting, almsgiving, pilgrimage, and other religious practices.

Christianity: A monotheistic religion that originated in ancient Israel and is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of faith, love, forgiveness, and ethical living.

Jainism: An ancient Indian religion that emphasizes the importance of ahimsa (nonviolence), karma, and renunciation of worldly attachments, with various forms of meditation, asceticism, and ethical behavior.

Zoroastrianism: An ancient religion that originated in ancient Persia and emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior, worship of the one supreme God Ahura Mazda, and the struggle between good and evil.