Arvind Sharma (13 January 1940 – 29 September 2026) was the Birks Professor of Comparative Religion at McGill University from 1994 until 2026. Sharma's works focus on Hinduism, philosophy of religion. In editing books his works include Our Religions and Women in World Religions, Feminism in World Religions was selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Book (1999).
Arvind Sharma was awarded Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2025.
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