Sophie (Shu-chin) Wu offers a teaching style shaped by both rigorous scholarship and a long-standing personal practice. With a background in Chinese intellectual history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she brings a nuanced and thoughtful perspective to every session. As an associate professor at Agnes Scott College, she teaches Asian history and philosophy, including Buddhism, with clarity, depth, and care.
Her current research explores Chinese and Tibetan independent films alongside contemplative education, highlighting her interest in the ways culture, reflection, and learning come together. In addition to her academic work, Sophie is a longtime student of Buddhism and serves as both a board member and meditation instructor for Phakchok Rinpoche’s organization. This unique combination of scholarship and practice creates an approach that feels grounded, insightful, and accessible.
Based in Atlanta with her husband, Sophie enjoys home-roasted coffee, nature hikes, and travel in her free time.