Switzerland - The Graduate Institute, Geneva

ZENTRUM RELIGIONSFORSCHUNG LUZERN
Zentrum Religionsforschung, Universität Luzern, Kasernenplatz 3,
Address 6003 Luzern
Or: Postfach 7455, CH-6000 Luzern 7
Phone +41 (0)41 228 77 22
Fax +41 (0)41 228 75 98
Web http://www.unilu.ch/deu/zentrum_religionsforschung_117394.aspx
E-Mail andreas.tunger@unilu.ch
Category Research & Knowledge
MISSION STATEMENT
In today’s complex world, explanations focusing on a single discipline often fall short of understanding the role of religion, be it as a
public subject, as a factor in politics, in economics or in society. The ZRF suggests new forms of interdisciplinary cooperation. It is
hosted by the University of Lucerne and is a partner of the Zentrum für Religion, Wirtschaft und Politik.
Founding year 2007.
• Religions – Spirit of the global economy?
June 29/30, 2007. Colloquium for the opening of the ZRF. Public.
• Islam and the modern state – an oxymoron?
Public lectures series and academic seminar, Fall 2007.
BACKGROUND AND ACTIVITIES
• Religious architecture of migrant religions in the public sphere
Project in preparation.
REMARKS
Prof. Reiner Anselm: reiner.anselm@sozethik.unizh.ch, Professor for Ethnics and Executive Director of the «Zentrum für Religion,
Wirtschaft und Politik».
Dr. Andreas Tunger-Zanetti: andreas.tunger@unilu.ch, Coordinator.
New entry: April 2007.