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Christian Meyer is a full professor of Culture and History of China with a focus on religions at Freie Universität Berlin. He holds the Heisenberg Professorship and has been involved in various academic roles since 2003. His research interests include the history and culture of China since the Song dynasty, particularly in relation to religions like (Neo-)Confucianism, Christianity, and Falun Gong, as well as religious policies in modern China. Meyer has contributed significantly to scholarly discussions on how Western religious concepts have been interpreted within Chinese contexts. He has published various works, including edited volumes and peer-reviewed articles that explore the intersection of religion and politics within Chinese society, contributing to the understanding of religious modernity in China from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin
Leading the academic program focused on the intersection of culture, history, and religions in China.
Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin
Joint appointment in Chinese Studies and Religious Studies.
University of Göttingen • Göttingen
Coordinated collaborative research initiatives on religion.
Institute for Advanced Study • Princeton
Engaged in interdisciplinary research at a prestigious institution.
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg • Erlangen
Teaching capacity in Sinology.
Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.