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Erik Meinema is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Utrecht University. His work bridges Religious Pluralism, Cultural Heritage, and Religion and Conflict in East Africa. As a member of the Religious Matters in an Entangled World research group led by Birgit Meyer, he explores youth culture and political secularism.
- PhD in Religious Studies (2021) - Utrecht University
- Research Talent Grant recipient (NWO) for PhD work
His research focuses on religious diversity, material religion, and youth resilience in postcolonial contexts. Current projects include a NWO Veni-funded study on Giriama traditions as art/heritage/religion. Publications span journals like Religion, Africa, and edited volumes with Brill.
Scientific accolades include the Gerardus van der Leeuw PhD Dissertation Award (2023). He actively contributes to interdisciplinary conferences on topics like weapon symbolism and multiple secularities. Teaching involves Theories & Methods in Religious Studies and Religion & Violence courses.
