Within the realm of the humanities, Islamic Studies at the University of Erfurt is an interdisciplinary oriented subject that particularly addresses the social history of Muslim cultures by means of multifaceted research. It thus exceeds the traditionally dominant historical-comparative and philological approaches of related disciplines and institutes in Germany. Our two foci, Muslim cultures in Europe and in South Asia, complete this unique profile. The numerous fascinating research and dissertation projects of our staff members, Ph.D. candidates, and co-operation partners are further evidence of that

Die Welt des Islams focuses on the history and culture of the Islamic world from the eighteenth century to the present. The journal gives special emphasis to literature and provides its large international readership with articles in English, French and German. Highly descriptive essays are accompanied by copious notes, and extensive book reviews are authored by specialists, offering a broad scholarly view of the field of Islam.
Published since 1951, Die Welt des Islams is found in the world’s major research libraries. The journal is unrivalled in its field and an essential resource for those who wish to stay on top of their discipline.