Center for Religious Studies

 

The Center for Religious Studies (CERES) is a Central Research Institution at Ruhr University Bochum. It is dedicated to interdisciplinary research on religion in history and the present day. Its focus is on how religions arise, change, and become socially effective – whether in texts and images, rituals, or the everyday lives of people around the world. Numerous large-scale research projects from various funding contexts are based at CERES or have been successfully carried out there, significantly shaping the institution's profile.
CERES offers both a bachelor's and a master's degree program in religious studies for students. During their studies, they learn to analyze religions beyond denominational perspectives and acquire sound methodological skills – a solid foundation for future careers in research, media, education, and cultural work.
In addition, CERES is actively involved in knowledge transfer: through cooperation with museums and other educational institutions, through continuing education for teachers, and through innovative formats such as student laboratories and digital offerings on YouTube and social media.
Thus, CERES sees itself not only as a place of research and teaching, but also as a bridge between science and the public – in the Ruhr region and far beyond.
 

PODCAST

Kianoosh Rezania: Über das Paradies, den Unterschied zwischen „Fisch“ und „Fische“ und die Relativitätstheorie

Eine neue Folge des Interview-Podcasts DIE ÜBERTRAGUNG ist online: Kianoosh Rezania im Gespräch mit Tim Karis.

LECTURE SERIES

METAPHOR TALKS in winter term 2025/26

The CRC 1475 will continue its METAPHOR TALKS lecture series in winter term 2025/26.

START OF SEMESTER

Welcome to the 2025/26 winter semester at CERES!

The 2025/26 winter semester at CERES will begin on October 15, 2025 (Wednesday), when lectures start. We warmly welcome all …

FILM ZUR AUSSTELLUNG

Kurzfilm stellt die Missionsgeschichtliche Sammlung des CERES vor

Im Rahmen einer Auftaktveranstaltung zum Begleitprogramm der Ausstellung „Missionssammlungen ausgepackt“ entstanden Ende März 2025 im CERES Filmaufnahmen, die nun in …

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