- University Department Religion and Philosophy
- Location High Point University
- Phone Number 336-841-4663
- Email [email protected]
Mitchell will teach world religions in HPU’s Department of Religion and Philosophy. Before coming to HPU as a visiting assistant professor in 2023, he taught at Allegheny College, the International Master’s Program at Kyushu University in Japan, Creighton University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He earned his B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University, his master’s from the University of Hawaii and his Ph.D. in Asian Religions at Duke University. He lived in Japan for nine years, and has traveled in China, Thailand, Denmark, Curacao and Canada.
Mitchell has published and presented widely on topics at the intersections of religion, law, finances and gender, focused on Japanese religions. At HPU, Mitchell is excited to continue teaching about world religions (Sacred Experiences), Buddhism, East Asian religions, Islam and Japanese religions.