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When a student explores religious atmospheres in Japan

Japanese religions are known for their unique religious spaces. Temple and shrine complexes are important places for prayer, community building, …

WISSENSTRANSFER

Verflechtungen von Wirtschaft und Religion - Vortrag von Maren Freudenberg an der BürgerUniversität Coesfeld

Wie hängen Wirtschaft und Religion zusammen? Dieser Frage ist Religionssoziologin Maren Freudenberg im Rahmen eines öffentlichen Vortrags an der BürgerUniversität …

JOB OFFER

PhD researcher (m/f/x) for the project Science and Dogma (SCIGMA) – Tracing Natural Knowledge within Scholastic Theology (1545–1789)

In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (75%: 29,8725 hours/week) starting 01.02.2026, we are looking for a PhD …

SOCIAL MEDIA

Sociological study examines religious content on TikTok

More and more young people are on TikTok. They use the video platform not only to exchange ideas, but also …

MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS

Deutschlandfunk interview with Belinda Maria Peters on dealing with the missionary legacy

As part of the Deutschlandfunk program “Religionen” (Religions) on July 6, 2025, ethnologist Belinda-Maria Peters spoke about the role of …

RELIGIOUS IMPACT

Evangelical influencing and Christian fundamentalism in Germany

In two recent features in the media, sociologist of religion Maren Freudenberg examines forms of evangelical and fundamentalist Christianity in …

CULTURAL HERITAGE

Dialogue about mission collections creates new perspectives

From 16 to 18 June 2025, representatives of collection-holding institutions (Catholic and Protestant), church umbrella organizations, academic institutes, museums and …

SAVE-THE-DATE

Bicycle disciples & transport evangelists? – Mobility meets religious studies

What does religion have to do with the transport revolution? In this interdisciplinary event as part of Berlin Science Week …

VISITING

Language, Faith, and Digital Culture: Welcoming Dr. Nkechi Ukaegbu at CERES

The linguist Dr. Nkechi Ukaegbu is currently as GSMR fellow at CERES and the CRC 1475. As part of the …

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Ali Fathollah-Nejad and Max Lucks in conversation about “Woman, Life, Freedom” – Three Years Later

Three years after the start of the protest movement in Iran, whose slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom” became a symbol of …