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IN THE MEDIA

Interviews with Anna Hippert on her research, new forms of faith and their social impact

In recent weeks, Anna Kira Hippert has been a guest in various media formats to talk about her research. Topics …

JOB OFFER

Research Associate in Sasanian and Early Islamic Translation Studies (Full-Time, Temporary)

The CERES is looking for a research associate (m,f,x), for the period until 31.05.2026 (end of project) with 39,83 hours …

WONDER OR WISH?

Ariane Kovac on the Deutschlandfunk podcast “Religions” on healing as a religious phenomenon

Ariane Kovac was a guest on the Deutschlandfunk podcast “Religions” on February 2, 2025. In the program, she spoke (from …

RELIGIOUS CONTACT

Knut Martin Stünkel sheds light on the role of key concepts in the study of religious contact

In December 2024, the book “Key Concepts in the Studies of Religions in Contact” by Knut Martin Stünkel was published …

IN MEMORIAM

Remembering Prof. Dr. Thomas Großbölting

The news of the tragic death of our colleague, Professor Dr. Thomas Großbölting, has deeply shaken us. The historian passed …

SOCIAL MEDIA

CERES and CRC 1475 withdraw from X

The Center for Religious Studies (CERES) and the CRC 1475 “Metaphors of Religion” have decided to end their activities on …

WISSENSTRANSFER

Start der Vortragsreihe von CERES und VHS Bochum: „Religionen von Aha bis Zen“

Das CERES und die Volkshochschule (VHS) Bochum laden zu einer neuen Vortragsreihe ein: Unter dem Titel „Religionen von Aha bis …

PODCAST

Über Digital Humanities, Helene Fischer und japanischen Schwertkampf

Die neuste Folge des Interview-Podcasts DIE ÜBERTRAGUNG ist online: Frederik Elwert im Gespräch mit Tim Karis.

OUTCOME AND OUTLOOK

A review of the closing event of the Graduate School RePliV

On November 7 and 8, the closing event of RePliV took place in Bochum, which offered both a review of …

ENLIGHTENING

Promise delivered: More light on the metaphors of light

The conference “More Light on the Metaphors of Light” on December 12-13, 2024, organised by Carmen Meinert (PI of the …