EDUCATION:
        
PhD, Philosophy, The Free University of Amsterdam (Vrije Uniersiteit Amsterdam) in conjunction with The Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto (2003-2008).

MA, English, The University of Toronto, Toronto (2001-2002).

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Cambridge University (2002).

Honours BA, Philosophy and English, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia (1999-2001).
        
 

ACADEMIC POSITIONS:
 
Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Yonsei University (2008-current).
The East Asia International College (EIC), Yonsei University, 234 Maeji-ri, Heungup-Myon, Wonju, Kangwon 220-710 South Korea. Phone: 82-33-760-2330
 
Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Yonsei University (Summer 2009)
The Underwood International College (UIC), Yonsei University, Room 409, New Millennium Hall,
262 Seongsanno, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 120-749 South Korea. Phone: 82-3-2123-3922-6

Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Colorado Christian University (2007-current)
Center for Adult and Graduate Studies (Global Online Teaching), Colorado Christian University
10190 Bannock Street, Suite 200, Northglenn, Colorado. Phone: 303-963-3261

Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Prairie Bible College (2006-2008). 
Box 4000 Three Hills, Alberta T0M 2N0 Canada. Phone: 403-443-3007. 

PHILOSOPHY (AND RELATED COURSES) TAUGHT:

               Logic / Critical Thinking - Medieval Philosophy - Ancient Philosophy - Asian Philosophy
               Philosophy of Education - Philosophy of Gender - Topics in Philosophy (varied)
               Philosophy of Religion (Comparative Religion) (Christianity) (Judaism)
                 

PUBLICATIONS:
 
                  Books:

Barkman, Adam. Ancient Philosophies of Death: A Global Philosophical History from the Dawn of Time to Jesus. (WRITING).

Barkman, Adam and Josef Steiff ed. Manga and Philosophy. Popular Culture and Philosophy. Chicago: Open Court, forthcoming 2010.

Barkman, Adam. C. S. Lewis and Philosophy as a Way of Life: A Comprehensive Historical Examination of His Philosophical Thoughts. New York: Zossima Press, 2009. ISBN 0-9723221-6-7.

... PLUS numerous contributory chapters in publications and many research papers.

EDITORIAL BOARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

               I am on the editorial board of The Journal of Regional Studies and Development.

               I am a member of the following societies:

         The Evangelical Philosophical Society
         The International Society for Cultural History
         The Korean Society for Ethics
         The Toronto C. S. Lewis Society
         The Oxford University C. S. Lewis Society
         The Institute for Regional Studies and Development
         The Korean Philosophical Association  
   

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS:

1. The Intersection between Western and Eastern Philosophies: In addition to having published many articles on this topic, such as “Was Epicurus a Buddhist?” and “Did Santa Die on the Cross?,” I have also edited a book related to this subject (Manga and Philosophy) and am currently writing another book about ancient philosophies of death in both the West and East and how these philosophies influenced one another (Ancient Philosophies of Death). My interest in the intersection between western and eastern comes from my time as an exchange student in Japan, my travel experience and my current position teaching philosophy in Korea.
   
   
2. The Intersection between Philosophy and Popular Culture: In over twenty articles, such as “C. S. Lewis: Sexist and Masculine Idolater?” and “Beyond Good? Beyond Evil? Beyond Your Wildest Imagination?”, and in my first book, C. S. Lewis and Philosophy as a Way of Life, I devoted myself to the project of making philosophical ideas accessible to non-specialists. I am still deeply committed to both “translating” philosophy and using philosophy to analyze popular culture.