Stephanie Müssig

Dr. Stephanie Müssig serves as Deputy Managing Director of the Erlangen Center for Islam and Law in Europe (EZIRE) at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. She has been a research associate at EZIRE since 2011, previously working as a Research Associate at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (2008-2011).

Her academic background includes:

• Doctorate from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2019) on 'Political Participation of People with a Migration Background: A Quantitative-Empirical Analysis for Germany'
• Master's degree in political science, Islamic studies, and Islamic philology from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2007)

Dr. Müssig's research focuses on political attitudes and behavior, particularly political participation of migrants. She conducts empirical studies on integration processes of people with migration background, the influence of norms and values on individual attitudes, quantitative religious studies, and aspects of justice and social inequality. Her work employs quantitative methods to examine how religious norms influence economic behavior and social integration of Muslim communities in Germany.

Her extensive publication record shows consistent focus on Muslim communities in Germany, with recent work examining labor market discrimination against Muslims, political trust, mosque archives, and the intersection of Islamic norms with daily life. She has co-authored major research reports including 'Muslim Life in Germany' (2009) and 'Muslimisches Leben in Nordrhein-Westfalen' (2011), and has contributed to the Yearbook of Muslims in Europe as editor.

Dr. Müssig teaches courses including 'Political Economy of the Middle East' and 'Religion und Gesellschaft in vergleichender Perspektive,' demonstrating her commitment to academic education alongside research activities. Her work bridges political science, sociology, and religious studies to provide empirical insights into the integration of Muslim communities in German society.