ZRWP - Zentrum für Religion, Wirtschaft und Politik

22/10/2026

Last semester, I had the honour of sitting down with distinguished activist and researcher Prof. Dr Elham Manea to unpack the intersections of power, religion, and local wisdom, specifically women's knowledge.

It is no secret that women’s lived experiences and local insights are routinely dismissed in favour of privileged "ivory tower" perspectives. This erasure happens at every level, from global policy to our daily environments.

The debate is no longer about whether we should include marginalised voices. That is a given. My question to you is about action:

How do you actively make space for the voices that usually get ignored, forgotten, or dismissed in your own circles and workplaces? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

21/10/2026

🎬 Was tun, wenn nach dem Unfassbaren Versöhnung nötig wird?

​Im Sommer durften wir vom ZRWP ein außergewöhnliches Gespräch mit Prof. Christine Schliesser, PhD führen. Ihre Forschung führt uns an einen Ort, der Weltgeschichte geschrieben hat: Rwandas Weg der Aufarbeitung und Versöhnung.

​💡 Wie heilen Wunden nach Gewalt? Welcher Glaube und welche Hoffnung tragen eine Gesellschaft?

​In den kommenden Wochen und Semestern nehmen wir euch mit auf diese bewegende Reise. Freut euch auf exklusive Video-Einblicke direkt aus ihrer Forschung.

​🔔 Folge uns & aktiviere die Glocke, um kein Video zu verpassen!

22/09/2026

Landscapes are more than just pretty scenery; they can shape national identity and even act as powerful political tools. ⛰️✊
​Can you think of a specific painting or photo that did exactly this? Drop the artist or the story in the comments below! Let’s talk about it. 👇💬

05/06/2026

An welches Event aus eurem Studium könnt ihr euch noch so richtig gut erinnern? 🎓 Was war euer absolutes Lieblingsevent und wieso? Erzählt mal in den Kommentaren! 👇💭

22/05/2026

05/05/2026

27/04/2026

Exciting news for the Zurich academic community! Tomorrow, we are thrilled to welcome Professor Christopher Driscoll from Lehigh University for a special guest lecture.

​Known for his work at the crossroads of race, religion, and culture, Prof. Driscoll will be joining the module led by David Atwood to dive into the fascinating world of "Landscape Fantasies."

​🎧 From Hip Hop to High Peaks: Whether he’s analyzing the theological weight of Kendrick Lamar or the spiritual dimension of mountaineering, Prof. Driscoll’s work challenges us to rethink how nature and identity are projected in our modern world.

​📍 Where: University of Zurich (UZH), Kirchgasse 9

🏢 Room: KIR 1-103

🕙 When: Tomorrow morning (April 28th)