Xenia L. Chan
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Xenia L. Chan
@xeniachan.bsky.social
(she/elle/她/佢) Assistant Professor of Religion, Augustana University. Ph.D. (C.) (HB/OT), Regis-St. Michael's College, TST, University of Toronto. CAMP. cat parent. 🇨🇦 in 🇺🇸
And to my friends, mentors, and family both near and far who cheered me over the finish line—I could not have done it without my village!
June 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I successfully defended my dissertation on Monday. So grateful for my committee (John McLaughlin, Judith Newman, Ting Guo) for their care in stewarding me through the process and, along with the external examiners(Corrie Carvalho, Reid Locklin), for their generous, thoughtful questions & comments.
June 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
There is always so much work to be done, and then there is my cat, begging to go outside to play. Guess who won.
June 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Forgot to post this here, but I'm delighted I am (finally) getting to defend. #PhDLife #almostPhDDone
June 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
March 16, 2025 at 3:41 AM
After a busy SBL, I'm cat-sitting for a friend, and one of their cats has already attached themselves to me. Holiday bliss.
November 29, 2024 at 6:07 AM
One month 'til we're reunited (though I'm pretty sure someone else has her heart now). #catsofbsky
November 18, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Hopefully I will be over this cold and will have my voice back next weekend! Looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues.
November 16, 2024 at 8:05 PM
I'm on my last stretch of my #PhD and trying to finish my dissertation. So, to help, I'm stepping off all social media. Prayers and good vibes appreciated! Catch y'all on the flipside!

#PhDLife #Dissertation
January 8, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Finally finished writing my final #SBLAAR2023 paper at 3 AM this morning. Excited to present at the #IBRAABI and the #As/AsAmHermeneutics units this year! T'will also be good to see friends again.
November 16, 2023 at 4:23 PM
A good day to walk up to L'Arche Daybreak and pray at Henri Nouwen's final resting place. #RichmondHill #OakRidges #GreyAutumnDays
November 15, 2023 at 3:09 PM
There's really so much to love about Montréal, including decent public transit, good food, and walkability in beautiful neighbourhoods!
November 6, 2023 at 8:27 PM