Research at the CSRS

The Great Mosque of Diyarbakir
The complex at the Great Mosque of Diyarbakir is the subject of CSRS fellow Angela Andersen's ongoing research into the inter- and intra-religious interactions that take place through architectural sites. Photo by Angela Andersen.

Research at the centre occurs within three contexts: the CSRS fellowship program, collaborative team book projects and participation in national or international research networks.

CSRS fellowship program

Each year, the CSRS fellowships establish scholars from all diciplines and all parts of the world with research topics related to the intersection of religion and society. Fellows conduct their research on-site in the Centre and normally stay for periods of three to twelve months. CSRS fellows benefit from the interdisciplinary atmosphere at the centre, the administrative services provided by centre employees, and the atmosphere of collegial intellectual exchange. Learn more about our fellows and the research they perform by visiting the current and past fellows pages.

Team book projects

Team book projects at the CSRS are based on a methodology developed by founding centre director, Harold Coward. In this unique model of research, interdisciplinary teams of investigators participate in an extended process of collaborative writing and critique leading to the publication of highly integrated academic volumes.

Research networks

Through our research networks, we create strong teams of investigators to collaboratively measure, test and expand our understanding of the role of religion in society. Explore our research network connections by clicking the title above.