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Cem Kara is a Professor of Alevi Theology at the University of Hamburg, specializing in the study of Alevism and Bektashism. His research interests include historical texts related to Alevi theology, the history of Sufism in the Ottoman and post-Ottoman context, and studies on ambiguity and emotions within religious frameworks. He has been part of various international research groups focusing on new religious movements in Turkey and has held academic positions across prominent institutions, including a recent post-doc at the University of Vienna. Kara completed his Ph.D. at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where he investigated cross-border cultural relations of the Bektashi Order from 1826 to 1925. Throughout his career, he has received multiple research awards and scholarships, reflecting his contributions to the field of religious studies and history.
University of Hamburg • Hamburg
Leading the Institute for Alevi Theology.
University of Vienna • Vienna
Conducting research in Alevi-Theological Studies.
Institute of Alevi Religion, University College of Teacher Education Vienna/Krems • Vienna
Teaching courses related to Alevi Studies.
Interreligious Project 'Dialogue FOR Democracy' at Bavarian Youth Council • Munich
Managing interfaith dialogue initiatives.
International Research Group 'New Religiosities Turkey' • Istanbul and Paris
Participating in collaborative research on new religious movements.
International Graduate School 'Religious Cultures in 19th and 20th Century Europe' • Munich, Prague, Brno, and Poznań
Engaging in doctoral studies and research.
Orient Institute Istanbul • Istanbul
Conducting research as a fellow in the institute.
Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).