All religions, which are today commonly known as world religions, have their origin in the vast lands between the Mediterranean and the Pacific. But many other religious traditions also began in that area. Researchers from all over the world have studied the driving forces behind the evolution and expansion of religions at Bochum's Käte Hamburger Kolleg Dynamics in the History of Religions between Asia and Europe since 2008.

A Fresh Start for a New Research Project on Religious Evolution

Ulf Plessentin: April 18, 2018, 5 p.m.

Earlier today, the new research project THERE - Theory and Empiricism of Religious Evolution was launched at the Center for Religious ...

Directorate of the KHK changed

Ulf Plessentin: April 17, 2018, 11:37 a.m.

At the beginning of the new term, founding director and long-time head of Käte Hamburger Kolleg, handed over his position ...

5 Days, 2 Workshops, 29 Experts

Ulf Plessentin: March 13, 2018, 5:35 p.m.

Almost at the end of winter term, Käte Hamburger Kolleg "Dynamics in the History of Religions" invited renowned experts from ...

From Buddha Images to Prayer Apps: International Workshop on Religion and Media

Ulf Plessentin: Jan. 17, 2018, 6 p.m.

When it comes to media and religion, quite often the view is directed either towards televangelists, the presentation of religious ...

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