Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctoral Program in Religious Studies

The doctoral program in religious studies at the Universities of Basel and Zurich is based on a cultural and social science approach to religion and religions. The goal is to integrate religious studies research into the horizon of social sciences, combining the religious studies perspective with culturally and socially informed approaches. This creates a rich overall offering that goes far beyond the possibilities of a small field like religious studies, enabling a balanced mix of disciplinary research in a transdisciplinary environment.

Program Description

The program aims to educate doctoral students on the basis of a cultural and social science approach to religion and religions. By connecting the religious studies perspective with culturally and socially informed approaches, the program provides a unique environment for research. Doctoral students network early on across disciplinary boundaries and benefit from the theoretical and methodological diversity of the social sciences, to which they contribute significantly as experts in the study of religion.

Research Areas

The program encompasses a wide range of research areas, including:

• Ethnology
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Science and European Ethnology
• Sustainability Research
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Urban Studies

Program Structure

The doctoral program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in religious studies, with a focus on cultural and social science approaches. The program includes a variety of courses, seminars, and research opportunities, allowing students to develop their skills and expertise in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Conclusion

The doctoral program in religious studies at the Universities of Basel and Zurich offers a unique and comprehensive education in religious studies, with a focus on cultural and social science approaches. The program provides a rich and diverse environment for research, enabling students to develop their skills and expertise in a supportive and stimulating context.