Research Fields

The research priorities are oriented towards the priority interests and responsibilities of the five professorships. At the same time, emphasis is placed on transversal cooperation and a critical discourse.

Study of religions with a focus on the history of religions and comparative religion
Prof. Dr. Doris Decker

Study of religion with a focus on social sciences
Prof. Dr. Dorothea Lüddeckens

Study of religions with a focus on a systematic-theoretical approch
Prof. Dr. Rafael Walthert

Center for Religion, Economy and Politics (ZRWP)
Prof. Dr. David Atwood

Religious Studies with an Anthropological focus on Digital Religion(s) and Emerging Technologies, such as Artificial intelligence
Prof. Beth Singler

The five research groups meet regularly for workshops and colloquia. In addition, department members develop research in the intersection of religion, religious education and religious studies didactics.

Religion and education (german)