“Scharnhorststrasse 121” someone mutters while searching for the Department of Sociology. Here at the Department of Sociology, minds meet and theories evolve. It is a vital part of the University of Muenster. The Department of Sociology is a hub for research and learning.
The Institute for Sociology provides important research. The research areas give an overview of the institute. You can also find information on the research focus. Current and completed research projects are compiled. Books, articles, and publications by institute members are available.
The Department of Sociology offers several events. There are conferences and workshops with further information. These detail current and past events. The colloquium invites members and guests to give public lectures. They present their research and work areas several times a semester. The IfS Working Papers provide rapid access to research. These papers come from institute members.
Consider the new Master’s program. It is called “Diversity and Social Inequality”. This program starts in the winter semester of 2025/2026. It focuses on diversity in organizations. It addresses the controversial topic of diversity. The program offers a scientific perspective. Graduates can supplement discourses with empirical findings. They can evaluate measures to strengthen diversity.
The certificate program “Religion and Politics” is co-designed by the Department of Sociology. It enables students to gain subject-specific skills. This is in the field of “Religion and Politics”.
The IfS hosted a closing conference. It was titled “Resentment as the affective basis of radicalization”. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research funded the project. The conference examined the role of resentment. It looked at it as the affective basis of radicalization processes.
Several dates are set for rewriting exams. Registration is required before March 16, 2025.
The lecture series “Encountering forms of discrimination at the university” takes place at the University of Muenster. The Centre for Islamic Theology organizes the series. The IfS is represented by Prof. Dr. Ernst. Experts address key topics such as racism and sexism.
The IfS welcomes Dr. Uta Karstein as deputy professor. She is deputizing for the Chair of Sociology of Religion. She deals with art, religion and architectural sociological topics. The IfS is looking forward to the cooperation.
Dr. Gergely Rosta is also welcomed as deputy professor. He is filling the professorship for Methods and Social Structure Analysis. He brings expertise in sociology of religion. He also focuses on quantitative research methods.
The Department of Sociology actively engages in current topics. It shapes the future of sociological research. Take a moment to appreciate the work done here. The Department of Sociology contributes significantly to the academic community and beyond.