What We Study
UARA brings together students and early-career scholars to study religion, culture, literature and society across traditions. Our work is organised around seven interconnected research areas.
Bhakti-Sufi Studies
Exploring the devotional traditions of Bhakti and Sufism to foster interfaith understanding.
Explore →Pluralism & Cross-Cultural Studies
Studying pluralism and cross-cultural communication across traditions, regions and communities.
Explore →Comparative Literature
Reading literatures across languages and cultures, from Indian classics to world literature.
Explore →Religion & Anthropology
Religious studies and cultural anthropology: belief, ritual, practice and everyday life.
Explore →Art & Culture
Art, music, film and visual culture as sites of expression, memory and dialogue.
Explore →Gender Studies
Research on gender equality, women’s voices and the empowerment of marginalized genders.
Explore →Civil Society & Social Justice
Research and activities that strengthen community engagement, social responsibility and justice.
Explore →How We Work
Turning research into dialogue
Lectures & Seminars
Lecture series and seminars with scholars from India, Turkey, the USA and beyond.
View lectures →Research Workshops
Hands-on workshops on research questions, literature reviews and academic publishing.
View workshops →Publications
U-Talk Magazine, U-Talk Journal, articles, reviews and seminar reports.
View publications →Working in one of these areas? Join our network of scholars.