Press Releases of the Cluster of Excellence

The Cluster of Excellence’s scholars from the humanities and social sciences seek dialogue with representatives from the media and politics, from educational institutions, churches and religious communities as well as with the citizens. The centrepiece of liaising is the national and international media work with which the Centre for Research Communication achieves a wide reach by means of German and English press releases.

Press Releases

January - March 2024

January

[21.02.2025] Council of Nicaea 1700 years ago: ‘Images of God turned upside down’ – Two-part international conference in Rome and Münster on the first ecumenical council – Pontifical Gregorian University and the University of Münster in cooperation – Pope invites researchers to meet and discuss ideas – Professor of Dogmatics Michael Seewald: Bringing together new interdisciplinary research on the history and theology of the Council – What does Nicaea mean for the relationship of Christianity with Judaism and Islam? – ‘What today’s church members actually believe is a different matter’

[06.03.2025] ‘Religious education concerns us all’ – New book by researchers at the Cluster of Excellence ‘Religion and Politics’ sheds light on the future of religious education in Germany – criticism of the model of non-denominational religious education: ‘Can hardly correspond to the religious plurality that people live’ – Basic Law flexible enough to deal with challenges such as secularisation and pluralisation

“Debates about diversity need more nuance” – Public discussions about promoting diversity are often oversimplified according to researchers – Sociologist Ines Michalowski: “The effects of diversity measures vary greatly and depend on many factors, including in the area of religion” – New degree programme “Diversity and Social Inequality” at the University of Münster prepares students for diversity issues in organizations – Registration from 1 May