Dagmar Wujastyk, PhD, MA

Area of Study / Keywords

South Asian studies indology Sanskrit

Research

My research focuses on the history of medicine and alchemy in South Asia. See my former project website www.ayuryog.org for blogs, videos, interactive timelines and resources.

Teaching

I teach courses on Hinduism, Tantra, Medieval India, Global History of Alchemy, South Asian Alchemy, and Sanskrit. As Director of Graduate Programs, I also teach a graduate course on Research Methods and Resources in History.

Indology in Canada 2026 conference: Please see https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/indologyincanada/

CLASS 501 - Research Methods and Resources in Classics

HIST 134 - Global History of Alchemy: Quests for Gold, Power, and Immortality

Theories and practices of ancient and medieval alchemy in its historical and cultural contexts.

HIST 602 - Research Methods and Resources in History

RELIG 103 - Introduction to Eastern Religious Traditions

An introduction to the major religious traditions originating in South and East Asia, including, but not limited to, Buddhism, Hinduism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Note: not open to students with credit in RELIG 101.

RELIG 500 - Research Methods and Resources in Religious Studies

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