Nasrin Bani Assadi

Dr. Nasrin Bani Assadi is a Scientific Associate at the Catholic Theological Faculty (Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät) of the University of Bonn, affiliated with the International Center for Comparative Theology and Social Issues. Her work bridges systematic theology, philosophy of religion, and interreligious dialogue.

Education:

• PhD in Religious Theory and Interfaith Dialogue (summa cum laude), University of Bonn Philosopical Faculty (2023)
• M.Sc. in Religious Studies, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2017)
• B.Sc. in Physics, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2011)

Her research focuses on Islamic theological anthropology, quranic theology, and comparative theology engaging Kant, Fichte, and Wittgenstein. She explores intersections between philosophy of religion and cognitive science through predictive processing frameworks.
Her recent articles analyze Wittgenstein's philosophy of religion, theological anthropology from Muslim perspectives, and religious advocacy for freedom.
She currently leads the Transfer-Projekt: Forum Komparative Theologie, fostering interdisciplinary theological dialogue addressing contemporary social challenges. Active in science communication, her writings appear in both academic and popular theological journals.