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Islamic-theological studies with a focus on “Islam and society” (Fribourg)
The Swiss Centre “Islam and Society” runs a doctoral programme “Islam and Society: Islamic-theological studies” designed to study specific, multidisciplinary themes and to support doctoral students in research projects related to Islamic studies and society in the Swiss context.
Multidisciplinary approach
It is a research and training programme with both specific and transversal themes. It is aimed at doctoral students with a research project promoting topics related to Islamic-theological studies and society. The project is distinguished by its focus on systematic (anthropology, contextual interpretations of Islam, social ethics) and practical (social work, chaplaincy, religious pedagogy) perspectives.
Members of the research team : Arlinda Amiti, Alexander Boehmler, Safia Boudaoui, Baptiste Brodard, Esma Isis-Arnautovic, Nadire Mustafi, Dilek Ucak-Ekinci
Link : https://www3.unifr.ch/szig/fr/etudes/doctorat/programmedoctoral/
Group members
Baptiste Brodard
Postdoctoral fellow in social sciences and Islamic studies, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico
Amir Dziri
Professor for Islamic Studies; Director of the Swiss Center of Islam and Society
Hansjörg Schmid
Director of the Swiss Centre for Islam and Society, Professor of Christian and Interreligious Social Ethics - University of Fribourg.
Mallory Schneuwly Purdie
Doctor in science and sociology of religions, researcher in sociology of Muslim practices - University of Fribourg.
Resources related to the group
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Innovative social work practices by Islamic grassroots organizations in Switzerland
- Baptiste Brodard
In Switzerland, specific issues related to Muslims have recently emerged in public debates. In addition to the question of radicalization, Muslim migrant populations are affected by social problems such as ...
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videos
Islamic Reformist Thought in Western Europe: Zakat for Non-Muslims as an Illustration
- Baptiste Brodard
Islamic reformism is an increasingly popular concept in Europe. However, it refers to distinct currents of thought. Baptiste Brodard proposes to explore a particular current of Islamic reformism that is dis...
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