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Thank you for showing interest in our Department, which is characterised especially by diversity. We offer one bachelor's programme in Islamic Theology – which consists of three specialisations, one individual bachelor's programme in Alevi Theological Studies, and one master's programme in Islamic Religious Education. The Department offers an Islamic discipline and an Alevi discipline. You can find detailed information about them in the relevant areas.

15.05.2025
 

Ranja Ebrahim and Durdane Kilicdagi give a talk on "'The One': The Hijacked Gesture of Unity in...

09.05.2025
 

Update: Job Advertisement for University Assistant prae doc and post doc

The Department is now offering two positions for a pre-doctoral university assistant (30 hours per...

07.05.2025
 

New issue of the Forum for Islamic-Theological Studies

The discipline of Islam in Contemporary Society under the direction of Zekirija Sejdini is pleased...

06.05.2025
 

Deniz Coşan Eke leaves the Department

After several years of dedicated collaboration, Deniz Coşan Eke is leaving our Department.

24.04.2025
 

Commentary [Muslim children in Austria: Demonisation and hysteria]

In his commentary, Zekirija Sejdini writes about Muslim pupils in Vienna and the importance of...

23.04.2025
 

Article [A sign of shared responsibility: A Muslim appreciation of Pope Francis]

The news of Pope Francis' death has moved many - far beyond the Catholic Church. From a Muslim...

02.04.2025
 

Religious education is in a tense relationship with social transformation processes and forms a...

24.03.2025
 

Retrospective Nevruz commemoration event: A sign of hope, diversity and spiritual renewal

Nevruz has a special religious and spiritual significance for Alevis. Nevruz is celebrated from...

04.04.2025
 

CfP: European Academy of Religion

The EuARe conference will take place in Vienna from 8 to 12 July 2025. Abstracts on the topic...