Theresia Leis

Theresia Leis, M.A.

Research Associate

FAU Research Centre Islam and Law in Europe (FAU EZIRE)

Office hours

on appointment


since 2021 Research Associate at the FAU Research Centre for Islam and Law in Europe (FAU EZIRE)
2017-2020 Master “Middle East Studies” at the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, Master thesis awarded with the Christoph-Schumann-Gedächtnispreis
2013-2017 Dual Bachelor degree in “Oriental Studies“ and “Economics” at the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg

  • Islam in rural areas

  • together Schönstedt, J. (2025): Germany (country survey). In: Alibašić, A. et al. (Hg.): Yearbook of Muslims in Europe (16). Leiden: Brill. 298-315.
  • together with Linke, T. et al. (2024): Germany (country survey). In: Akgönül et al. (Hg.): Yearbook of Muslims in Europe (15). Leiden: Brill. 282-298.