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Rachelle Scott

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Rachelle Scott studies the history of Theravada Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on contemporary Buddhism in Thailand and issues of religious authority, monastic-lay relations, and globalization. She is currently finishing a book manuscript on contemporary debates over monastic and lay wealth in Thailand and the linkage of these discourses to particular constructions of Buddhist identity, practice, and authority. Her current research examines the use of modern media for the dissemination of religious teachings in Thailand, and how these media construct new religious communities as they redefine sangha-lay relations.

Education

  • Ph.D., Religion, Northwestern University, 2002
  • M.A., Religious Studies, Arizona State University, 1994
  • B.A., Religious Studies, Lawrence University, 1992

Fields of Interest

  • Theravada Buddhist History
  • Constructions of Buddhist Authority and Identity
  • Modern Buddhist Saints
  • Theravada Buddhist Nuns
  • Buddhism and Material Culture
  • New Religious Movements
  • Religion and the Media

Current Courses

  • 11:15-12:05 MWF - 376 Buddhist Philosophy and Religion (3) (#001)
  • 1:25-4:25 W - 550 Critical Explorations in Religious Studies: Religion, Prosperity, and Social Justice (3) (#001)
Rachelle Scott

Contact Information

Rachelle Scott
Assistant Professor
508 McClung Tower
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-0450

Phone: 865-974-6688
Email: rscott@utk.edu