Interview with David L. McMahan, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin & Marshall College

Interview with David L. McMahan, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin & Marshall College

Author: Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues May 11, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Student Project Manager Maggie Maston ’28 interviews David L. McMahan, Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin & Marshall College. Spanning ancient Buddhist scripture to the present day, McMahan explores how Buddhism has evolved over centuries into its many contemporary forms. He discusses how his personal interest in the subject led him to a career in academia, as well as how he approaches teaching Buddhism in the college classroom. Finally, McMahan shares insight into the creation and inspiration behind his mixed-media collage work. Read more

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