John Goulde

Job Title:
Associate Professor of Religion and Director of Asian Studies

Subjects or issues this person can knowledgeably discuss:
Oriental religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, North and South Korea.

Professional achievements or current responsibilities:
Fulbright Scholar at the Institute of Asian Studies at Seoul National University through the Korean American Educational Commission, respondent at the 1995 conference of the Council on U.S.-Korean Security Studies.

Educational background:
B.A. Seoul National University; A.M., Ph.D. Harvard University

Current or recent research:
Goulde has recently travelled to Korea to study the "Haedong Chondorok," a 17th century manuscript which records Korean Taoist alchemy.

Books or significant articles published:
Previously quoted in the Christian Science Monitor

Current or recent professional memberships, activities or awards:

Experience with news media:
Goulde has been quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on the political maneuverings of Kim Jong Il and the downing of American aviators in December 1994.

Summary of expertise:
Director of Asian Studies, associate professor of Religion. Goulde is an expert on the political, economic, social climate, and culture of North and South Korea.

Key Terms:
Asian Studies, Oriental, North Korea, South Korea, religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism