Research in Faculty IV takes place in individual research (publications, etc.) and interdisciplinary projects and is organized in networks. It is financially supported by external funding of numerous institutions (e.g. European Funds, BMBF, DFG, Fritz Thyssen Stiftung, EWE-Stiftung, DAAD , "Zeit"-Stiftung, Federal Institute of Science of Sport a.o.). In addition, Faculty IV offers a wide range of joint conferences, lecture series and colloquia on research-related issues and "contemporary questions" with international attention and appeal.

• Profile of the Institute of Theology and Religious Education
• Profile of the Institute of History
• Main research in the Institute of Philosophy
• Profile of the Institute of Sport Science

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