About Claudia Schippert

Dr. Schippert earned their M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Temple University, and their B.A. from the University of Hamburg. In addition to their academic work on queer theory and religion in America, including contemporary Buddhism, Dr. Schippert served as Interim Director for the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies at UCF, and also directed both the Humanities and Cultural Studies Program, and the Religious Studies Program at the university. Dr. Schippert is also a Senior Dharma Teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen and founding President/Abbot of the Orlando Zen Center since 2015.
Dr. Schippert earned their M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Temple University, and their B.A. from the University of Hamburg. In addition to their academic work on queer theory and religion in America, including contemporary Buddhism, Dr. Schippert served as Interim Director for the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies at UCF, and also directed both the Humanities and Cultural Studies Program, and the Religious Studies Program at the university. Dr. Schippert is also a Senior Dharma Teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen and founding President/Abbot of the Orlando Zen Center since 2015.
Lion's Roar - Buddhist Wisdom

The American Academy of Religion has appointed Kwan Um School of Zen instructor Dr. Claudia Schippert as its new Executive Director.

28
Jun
2023