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Fifth ERiC Summer School

Even if the weather is somehow undecided: It is truly summer and time for the Käte Hamburger Kolleg to host …

New ERC-Project launched: BuddhistRoad starts Research

On 1st of August 2017, a new research project starts at the Center for Religious Studies (CERES). For the next …

CERES Researchers publish First German Handbook on Evangelicalism

On a global scale, Evangelicalism is one of the most spreading and growing religious movement. The research on Evangelical groups …

Chinese Delegation of Scientists visits CERES. Joint Conference on 'Tradition' planned

On 24th July 2017, four Chinese researchers of the People's University Renmin visited the Center for Religious Studies (CERES). The …

SYLFF-Mikrokolleg on Forced Migration. Grants available

In cooperation cooperation with the Tokio Foundation, RUB Research School offers two grants for doctoral researchers within the Ryoichi Sasakawa …

Comparative Religion for the 21st Century: Collaboration between Syracuse and CERES agreed

What should Comparative Religion look like in the 21st century? Which research topics need more attention in the future? Which …

When in Rome, do as the Researchers do: Project on Buddhist Sculptures

The Gandharan Buddhist civilization is only little known outside academic circles. It  established after Alexander the Great had conquered the …

New Series "Lunchbox Lectures": Talks for Lunch

Often the evenings are reservered for family, friends and leisure activities. Given this guest lectures at this late time often …

Fragile Pluralism vs. German 'Leitkultur'. Entangled Religions' Article on a Ongoing Debate

'German Leitkultur' recently became a matter of vivid public debate again. It seem's to be an evergreen of German public …

Religiously Diverse and Colourful: First CERES Lab for Pupils starts

How is a coco nut related to religion? Which feasts are celebrated by Thai Buddhists? And where is a new …