Connecting you with the University of Missouri’s innovative research and creative activityInterrogating Social Ethics
A visit with Sharon Welch, Professor of Religious Studies
Published: September 27, 2007 - Topics:
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multicultural_education
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Humanities research
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Buddhism
Humanities-related research involves studying the work of other scholars (e.g., philosophy and comparative religious ethics) and then synthesizing those ideas. For example, Welch has taken up the challenge to dominant ethics by Native American and Engaged Buddhist philosophers. Using certain techniques like interactive theatre in the classroom, she is applying qualitative measures to determine the effect of these pedagogical techniques. So far she has learned that these interactive theatre experiences can really change the way many students see the world around them.