Bavarian Research Center for Interreligious Discourses

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News from BaFID

14JUL 2026
Knowledge transfer
The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba: a reflection of Christian-Islamic history and the present day
🕌 The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba: where history and modernity meet.
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10JUL 2026
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Exchange and cooperation: RPZ Heilsbronn visits BaFID
Strategic partnership: BaFID and RPZ Heilsbronn strengthen their cooperation. 🤝
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08JUL 2026
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Working together for democracy: a strong message against polarisation from the Bavarian Dialogue Forum
Bavarian Dialogue Forum: A strong message against polarisation and in support of democracy.
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07JUL 2026
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Continuity and Diversity: Volume 2 of the Handbook of Quranic Hermeneutics Published
Tradition & Innovation: Volume 2 of the Handbook of Quranic Hermeneutics is now available. 📖
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29JUN 2026
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Building bridges between Erlangen and Sarajevo: BaFID launches a pioneering collaboration
BaFID plans collaboration with Sarajevo: new avenues for interfaith dialogue.
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19MAY 2026
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Between Spirit and Science: What “Life” Means in Monotheistic Traditions
What is life? Monotheistic answers between divine plan and biology. 📖
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13MAY 2026
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Looking Back: Pop Culture Meets Religion – BaFID at „FÜRTH FEIERT VIELFALT 2026“
Fürth Celebrates Diversity: When Video Games, Anime, and Technology Become Religious Issues. 🎮 💊 🎌
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05MAY 2026
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Toys and Faith: An Interfaith Morning at the Energy Campus
Can an “Action Hero Jesus” or the Muslim rubber duck explain religion? BaFID is hosting a kids’ university. 🎠
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30APR 2026
News from BaFID
Between Mind and Machine: Ramy Abdin on Robots from an Islamic Perspective
Robots in Islam: Ramy Abdin analyses the relationship between mind and machine. Fascinating! 🤖
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Event Calender

23
Sep
13:45 – 18:00
KCID-Conference: The Concept of Health and the Concept of Illness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Location not specified
24
Sep
9:00 – 18:00
KCID-Conference: The Concept of Health and the Concept of Illness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Location not specified
25
Sep
9:00 – 12:30
KCID-Conference: The Concept of Health and the Concept of Illness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Location not specified
15
Oct
16:15 – 17:45
Beautiful, devout, reactionary.
📍Platform ReliLab / Online
22
Oct
16:15 – 17:45
Using provocation to boost reach?
📍Platform ReliLab / Online
29
Oct
16:15 – 17:45
“They give me the motivation”
📍Platform ReliLab / Online
12
Nov
16:15 – 17:45
Japan is going viral!
📍Platform ReliLab / Online

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