INVITATION

Religious Studies & Career Prospects: An Information Event for Students and Alumni

A degree in religious studies opens up a wide range of career paths—but what do these look like in concrete …

PUBLISHED

First comprehensive study examines the history and impact of Neo-Sannyas communes in Germany

While historical research has thoroughly examined politically and ecologically alternative groups and movements in the Federal Republic of Germany, religiously …

FRESH START

Christoph Sander is the new junior professor for Digital Humanities

CERES has gained a new member of staff: Christoph Sander has taken up a junior professorship in Digital Humanities in …

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 …

OFFICIALLY IN OFFICE

Anna Neumaier takes over professorship for religious studies at CERES

Since September 1, 2025, Anna Neumaier has held the professorship for religious studies at CERES. She has already been working …

REVIEW

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, …

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 …

SERIES OF EVENTS

Religious Studies & Career Perspectives

A degree in religious studies – where to go from there? An academic career at university is not the only …

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Short-Term Fellowships within the CRC 1475

The Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1475 “Metaphors of Religion” at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), Germany, offers Short-Term Fellowships for International Master's …