Background
Dobbins, James C. was born on March 3, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of C. Ray and Mary Alice Smith Dobbins.
Dobbins, James C. was born on March 3, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of C. Ray and Mary Alice Smith Dobbins.
Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, New Haven, 1984.
Acting assistant professor religious studies University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1982—1983. Fairchild professor religion, East Asian studies Oberlin College, Ohio, since 1983. Associate editor Journal Japanese Studies, since 1998.
North-East Asia council member Association Asian Studies, 2000—2003. American advisory committee member Japan Foundation, since 2003. Chair board Associate Kyoto Program, 2007—2010.
Member of International Association Shin Buddhist Studies (steering committee member), American Academy Religion, Association Asian Studies, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Suzanne Gay.