Anti-discrimination statement

The Institute for the Study of Religions seeks to be a place of cultural, social, and linguistic diversity. We welcome students (m/f/d) of all backgrounds and respect and value the diverse experiences and knowledge they bring. The institute is committed to providing an equitable educational experience regardless of the students’ (m/f/d) background. Further, we are explicitly committed to integrating and promoting diversity in our course offerings and to providing diversity training where possible. Additionally, we strive to provide a welcoming environment for all students (m/f/d) and work to promote various forms of diversity among both students and staff.

If you wish to raise an instance of discrimination, you may first contact the following offices in the institute:

• Equality and diversity representative of the Institute for the Study of Religions Isis Mrugalla Kalmbacher
• Current directors of the institute: Bernhard Maier and Isabel Laack 
• Equality committee representative of the Department of Ancient Studies and Art History: Susanne Beck

Depending on the nature of the problem, the following offices can also be contacted; further information is provided on their web pages:

• General Student Counseling Service 
• Gender Equality Office
• Family Office 
• Diversity Office

If you wish to remain anonymous with your request, please let us know.

Suggestions for improving diversity, inclusion, equality, and accessibility may be forwarded to the Faculty of Humanities Equal Opportunity Officer and the respective department chairperson.