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Astrid Reuter is a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Münster and a Principal Investigator in the Cluster of Excellence 'Religion and Politics.' She holds leadership roles, including Director of the Centre for Religion-related Studies and Deputy Dean for Finance and Personnel in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Her academic journey includes a Habilitation in Religious Studies (2012) and a PhD from the University of Bremen (1999), with advanced studies in Paris and extensive research stays in Brazil and Colombia.
Her research focuses on religious diversity, legal-political unity, sociology of religion, and Latin American religions. Key projects include examining the dynamics of religious practice's de-institutionalization and re-institutionalization, and legal conflicts around religion in Germany and internationally. She leads interdisciplinary research teams and has coordinated projects within the Cluster of Excellence.
Publications highlight theoretical contributions to religious studies, law-religion intersections, and comparative analyses of religious movements. Her work bridges empirical research and sociological theory, addressing topics like Afro-Brazilian religions, charismatic Catholicism, and secularization trends. She teaches courses on religious diversity, methodology, and regional religious practices, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Professional activities include editorial roles, international collaborations, and service in academic associations like the German Sociological Association’s Sociology of Religion section. Her work emphasizes critical engagement with religious pluralism, legal frameworks, and societal dynamics, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary and global perspectives.
