Masashi Kirishima
PhD Student at Nanzan University | Religious Education Teacher at Kaisei Junior & Senior High School
My research focuses on the intersection of medieval philosophy and pedagogy, with a particular emphasis on the educational thought of Thomas Aquinas. I am dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research in religious thought and practical education in the classroom.
Education
PhD Candidate in Religious Thought, Nanzan University, Aichi, Japan (2026–Present)
Research Topic: Educational Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas
MA in Literature, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan (2016)
Professional Experience
Teacher of Religious Education, ,Kaisei Junior & Senior High School, Mie (2025–Present)
- Designing and teaching courses on “Introduction to Christianity” and “Bioethics.”
Lecturer in Philosophy, Fukuoka Catholic Seminary, Fukuoka(2022-2024)
- Taught “Introduction to Philosophy” “Science, Philosophy and Religion” and “Thesis Supervision” to seminarians.
Research Interests
Thomas Aquinas / Medieval Philosophy / Educational Philosophy / Ethics / Religious Pedagogy
Publications & Presentations
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