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Aufzeichnung der Veranstaltung „Im Gegenwind #1 – Lehre in Zeiten der Künstlichen Intelligenz“

Ab sofort ist die Aufzeichnung der Veranstaltung „Im Gegenwind #1 – Lehre in Zeiten der Künstlichen Intelligenz“ vom 09.12.2025 verfügbar.

AWARDED

Publication of Johann Büssow named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of 2025

The award-winning book "Late Ottoman Gaza" by CRC Principal Investigator Johann Büssow and Yuval Ben-Bassat is recognised for its outstanding …

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 …

NEW PUBLICATION

Emotions in religious practice: Gerrit Lange's dissertation on the snake goddess Naini in the Himalayas

Gerrit Lange's dissertation has been published by De Gruyter Brill. The book examines the worship of the snake goddess Naini …

BERICHTERSTATTUNG

Lichtmetaphern im Buddhismus: RUBIN berichtet über Forschung im SFB 1475

Anfang Dezember erscheint die Ausgabe 2/2025 des Wissenschaftsmagazins RUBIN der Ruhr-Universität Bochum – darin ein ausführliches Porträt über die Arbeit …

AWARDED

CRC Coordinator Maren Jordan Receives Research Award for Her Work on the Demographic Transition in Oman

The CRC 1475 “Metaphors of Religion” warmly congratulates its coordinator, Maren Jordan, on receiving the Frobenius Research Prize awarded by …

PUBLISHED

Two New Edited Volumes at the Metaphor Papers

Two new edited volumes in the Metaphor Papers series address current issues at the intersection of metaphor theory, religious studies, …

LOOKING BACK

Conference Report: “Metaphors of Religion – Comparative Perspectives, Theoretical Potential, and Methodic Innovation”

From 27 to 29 October 2025, the CRC 1475 “Metaphors of Religion” hosted its international conference, bringing together scholars from …

PODCAST

Kianoosh Rezania: Über das Paradies, den Unterschied zwischen „Fisch“ und „Fische“ und die Relativitätstheorie

Eine neue Folge des Interview-Podcasts DIE ÜBERTRAGUNG ist online: Kianoosh Rezania im Gespräch mit Tim Karis.