"Religion and Transformation in Contemporary Society"
brings together research on religion at the University of Vienna and makes it internationally visible. The centre currently involves around 60 researchers from 7 faculties and 14 disciplines (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox and Islamic theology, Jewish Studies, Islamic Studies and Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Law and Cultural Studies, Philosophy and Education).
Since our foundation in 2010, we explore the reciprocal relationship between religion, religiosity and transformation processes in contemporary global contexts.
News
RaT Study Day, November 24, 2023
RaT Study Day, November 24, 2023
The latest edition of the RaT Study Day took place this time in the beautiful Melk Abbey: Just like at the last meeting in January, the motto of this time was "Religious Exits": both established and new members had the opportunity to present their research on the topic and exchange ideas during discussions and talks.
A report with the detailed program and a summary of all presentations can be found here.
Events
In this column you can find an overview of current events:
Lecture Series:
Klimagerechtigkeit und Religion. Der Beitrag von Ethik und Religionen zu Fragen von Klima, Nachhaltigkeit und Schöpfung
When: Tuesdays, 06:30 - 08:00 p.m.
Where: lecture hall 6, Main Building
Many RaT members contribute to the lecture series organized by the Faculty of Catholic Theology.
Poetics Lectureship:
Jan Philipp Reemtsma: Christoph Martin Wieland und andere – das Belangloswerden des Religiösen
When: Monday, December 11, 2023, 7 p.m.
Where: Hörsaal 6, Main Building, University of Vienna
Lecture:
Presentation by Maria Rhomberg
When: December 13, 2023, 03 p.m. - 04:30 p.m.
Where: will be announced shortly
Presentation as part of the lecture series "Feminism and Religion"
Lecture:
Die Wissenschaften und das Schöne. Eine Annäherung an Charles S. Peirce‘s “Neglected Argument for the Reality of God"
When: December 13, 2023, 4:45-6:15 p.m.
Where: NIG (Neues Universitätsgebäude, Universitätsstraße 7), ground floor, lecture hall II
A presentation by Stephan Steiner as part of the "Forum Religionsphilosophie"
Workshop:
Der junge Paul Tillich und die Theologie um 1900. Studium - Dissertation - Habilitation
When: December 14-16, 2023
Where: Schenkenstraße 8-10, 6th floor, lecture hall 3
Lecture:
Presentation by Amani Abuzahra
When: January 10, 2024, 03 p.m. - 04:30 p.m.
Where: will be announced shortly
Presentation as part of the lecture series "Feminism and Religion"
LEcture:
Collective Violence in the Hebrew Bible
When: January 17, 2024, 04:45-6:15 p.m.
Where: NIG (Neues Institutsgebäude, Universitätsstraße 7), ground floor, lecture hall II
A presentation by Jenna Kemp as part of the "Forum Religionsphilosophie"
Lecture:
‘…und mein Spaten biegt sich zurück‘ (PU §217) Zum Verhältnis zwischen Ideologie und Religion
When: January 19, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: NIG (Neues Institutsgebäude, Universitätsstraße 7), lecture hall 3F
A presentation by Annette Langner-Pitschmann as part of the "Forum Religionsphilosophie"
Workshop:
Schellings Berliner Vorlesungen über Philosophie der Offenbarung
When: February 01-03, 2024
Where: Faculty of Protestant Theology, Schenkenstraße 8-10, 1010 Wien, 6th floor, lecture hall 3
Publications
Here you can find an overview of the latest scientific publications of the research centre. This includes our journal JRAT, the Supplementa belonging to the journal and the RaT book series:
New Issue: JRAT 9 (2/2023), From Syncretism to Hybridity: Transformations in African-derived American Religions
New Issue: RaT Series volume 26, Zeiten wenden?! Konstellationen von Gottesreden nach der Postmoderne
edited by Anne-Kathrin Fischbach and Stephan Tautz
New Issue: RAT Series volume 27, Jesus, Josefs Sohn. Der Messias als Tor des Bundes
edited by Wolfgang Treitler
New Issue: JRAT 9 (1/2023), Exploring Asian Religions in Europe
edited by Ugo Dessì and Lukas K. Pokorny
New Issue: RAT-Reihe Band 24 (2023) edited by Rüdiger Lohlker and Katharina Ivanyi
Article published "in advance":
Strube, Julian: Religious Comparativism, Esotericism, and the Global Occult: A Methodological Outline
This article will be integrated in our upcoming issue JRAT 10 (1/2024) "Global Religious History: Perspectives for Religious Comparativism"
Article published "in advance":
Maltese, Giovanni: Phallogocentrism, Global Entanglements and Comparison in the Study of Religion. Mysticism and Gender as Category of Knowledge among Muslim Intellectuals (1938–41)
This article will be integrated in our upcoming issue JRAT 10 (1/2024) "Global Religious History: Perspectives for Religious Comparativism"
Article published "in advance":
Schmidt, Bettina E. and Stockly, Kate: The Fruits of Spiritual Experiences during the Pandemic: COVID-19 and the Effects of Non-Ordinary Experiences
Article published "in advance":
Kleine, Christoph: When Christianity Became a Shūshi 宗旨. Cultural Encounters and Comparisons between Europe and Japan and the Origins of a Global History of Religion
This article will be integrated in our upcoming issue JRAT 10 (1/2024) "Global Religious History: Perspectives for Religious Comparativism"
Article published "in advance":
Bachmann, Judith: Materialization through Global Comparisons: the Findings at Ile-Ife from the Late 19th century to the 1960s
Article published "in advance":
Wolff, Edda: Listening out for God’s Breath – a Negative Hermeneutical Approach to Mysticism
RaT Features
In this category, we present a selection of recent books and projects by our members. Currently:
Religion in Austria. Volume 7. Edited by Hans Gerald Hödl and Lukas Pokorny. Vienna: Praesens 2022.
Eleven, Martin (2023): Politischer Nihilismus. Alain Badiou und das Denken der Gegenwart. Turia + Kant Verlag
Kuran, Daniel (2023): Religion and the Expressionless—A Religious Perspective on Art in Benjamin. In: Religions 2023, 14(6), 703.