Dr. Florian Zemmin

Professor

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Biography

Florian Zemmin is a Professor at the Institute of Islamic Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, focusing on Islamic and Arabic modernity and contemporary society, with a particular interest in Islamic reformism and the sociology of Arab countries. He co-directs the Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures Societies and is engaged in critical research on the sociological analysis of concepts that have varying meanings across different regions. Zemmin's academic background includes a doctorate in Islamic Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Bern and extensive research positions at various institutions, including the University of Leipzig. He has published multiple books and articles, contributing to fields ranging from religion and sociology to conceptual history. His research interests encompass global secularities, social constructs of modernity in Arabic contexts, and the implications of postcolonial critiques within sociological studies. Zemmin's work aims to integrate Arabic sociological perspectives into broader discussions of global sociology, thereby enriching the understanding of religious and social dynamics within Arab societies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-10-01 — Present

Institute of Islamic Studies, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Lead research and teaching in Islamic Studies, focusing on religion and society.

Senior Researcher

2020-04-01 — 2021-09-01

Collegium for Advanced Studies in Social Theory, University of Leipzig • Leipzig, Germany

Conducted research on multiple secularities as part of a collaborative research group.

Assistant for Islamic Studies

2016-10-01 — 2020-03-01

Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Provided support in teaching and research within the field of Islamic Studies.

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.