McKenzie Perkins McKenzie Perkins Southeast Asian Religion Expert Education B.S., Political Science, Boise State University Introduction Writer and researcher specializing in southeast Asian religion and culture TEFL-certified English teacher Experience McKenzie Perkins is a writer and independent researcher specializing in southeast Asian religion and culture, education, and college life. She has produced research in history and culture of eastern civilizations, education and political development in underdeveloped countries, and media and interpersonal relationships.McKenzie served as an intern for the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, where she helped to develop and grow an ongoing campaign to bring bicycles and backpacks to children in rural Cambodia. She traveled with the program to Cambodia in 2016.McKenzie worked with the National Science Foundation and National Public Radio through her university, and has tutored refugees in English and citizenship test preparation. She has also taught English to young learners in rural Spain. Education McKenzie earned a B.S. in political science (with an emphasis on comparative politics and international relations) from Boise State University. She completed additional religious studies coursework at the University of Oxford. Learn Religions and Dotdash Meredith Learn Religions, a Dotdash Meredith brand, aims to help you explore the practices of your own faith, understand your neighbor’s beliefs, and familiarize yourself with the world’s major religions. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from McKenzie Perkins Japanese Mythology: Izanami and Izanagi Spain Religion: History and Statistics Religion in Italy: History and Statistics Religion in China: History and Statistics Glossary of Shinto: Definitions, Beliefs, and Practices Religion in Japan: History and Statistics Buddha Statues: Meaning of Postures and Poses Religion in Ireland: History and Statistics Confucianism Beliefs: The Four Tenets Singapore, the Most Religiously Diverse Country in the World East Timor Religion, a Catholic Community in Southeast Asia Religion in Laos Religion in Vietnam Religion in Indonesia Religion in Thailand Religion in Cambodia Jainism Beliefs: The Three Jewels Jainism Beliefs: The Five Great Vows and the Twelve Vows of Laity What Is Folk Religion? Definition and Examples Religions of Brunei Shinto Worship: Traditions and Practices What Is Animism? What Is a Shinto Shrine? 10 of the Most Important Shinto Shrines