Dr. Christian Meyer

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor of Culture and History of China

2018-09-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Leading the academic program focused on the intersection of culture, history, and religions in China.

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of East Asian Religions

2016-01-01 — 2016-03-31

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Joint appointment in Chinese Studies and Religious Studies.

Academic Coordinator

2014-10-01 — 2015-12-31

University of Göttingen • Göttingen

Coordinated collaborative research initiatives on religion.

Visiting Fellow

2012-09-01 — 2013-09-01

Institute for Advanced Study • Princeton

Engaged in interdisciplinary research at a prestigious institution.

Private Lecturer

2012-07-01 — Present

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg • Erlangen

Teaching capacity in Sinology.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.