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Welcome to the 2026 summer semester at CERES!

We warmly welcome all students—both those who are starting their studies in Religious Studies at the B.A. or M.A. level …

FRESH START

Aizhana Khasanova is the new research assistant at CERES

The Center for Religious Studies (CERES) is pleased to welcome Aizhana Khasanova as a new research assistant and doctoral candidate …

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New anthology “Artificial Religion: Media – Practices – Materialities” now available

The publication of the first volume in the series “Artificial Religion” represents a significant contribution to religious studies research, focusing …

CHRISTFLUENCER

Ariane Kovac was interviewed as an expert for the FUNK format “Die Da Oben!”

What happens when religious faith meets social media? This question is explored in the report "So radikal sind Christfluencer" (How …

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 …

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Handbook on Economy and Religion in Germany in the 19th and 20th Centuries published

With the collaboration of numerous researchers at CERES, the Handbook on Economy and Religion in Germany in the 19th and …

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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 …

FILM ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Short film presents the CERES collection on the history of missions

As part of a kick-off event for the accompanying program to the exhibition “Mission Collections Unpacked,” film footage was shot …