First Islamic‑theological faculty at a public university
Key takeaways
- The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish a faculty of Islamic theology, which is attracting international attention.
- Scheduled for inauguration in 2027, the complex will bring together the faculties of Catholic, Protestant, and Islamic Theology, as well as the Department of Religious Studies, in a single location.
- The faculty marks a milestone: for the first time in Germany — and indeed in Europe — a public university is home to an independent Faculty of Islamic Theology.
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The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish a faculty of Islamic theology, which is attracting international attention.
https://p.dw.com/p/5GRj0The new 'Campus of Religions' at Münster University is still under construction Image: Uni Münster – Linus Peikenkamp Advertisement Since 2021, work has been underway on the new "Campus of Religions" in the western German city of Münster. Much of the site is still under construction. Scheduled for inauguration in 2027, the complex will bring together the faculties of Catholic, Protestant, and Islamic Theology, as well as the Department of Religious Studies, in a single location.
The faculty marks a milestone: for the first time in Germany — and indeed in Europe — a public university is home to an independent Faculty of Islamic Theology.