Researcher at University of Religions and Denominations, Germany
Dr. Dunja Rašić is a distinguished scholar in Islamic Studies, currently based in Berlin, Germany. She earned her Ph.D. from Freie Universität Berlin, with her research delving into Islamic mysticism, particularly the works of Ibn ʿArabī. Over the years, Dr. Rašić has held academic and research positions in prestigious institutions, including the University of Belgrade and Yamanashi Gakuin University in Japan. Her academic journey is marked by a passion for exploring the intersections of religion, language, and culture. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized internationally, and she continues to engage in innovative research projects that examine complex philosophical and theological concepts within Islamic thought. Dr. Rašić’s work has garnered wide acclaim, contributing significantly to the understanding of Sufism, Islamic philosophy, and cultural exchanges between the East and West.
Professional Profile
Education
Dr. Rašić holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Freie Universität Berlin, which she completed in 2019. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Languages and Literature from the University of Belgrade in 2013, followed by a Master’s degree in Arabic Studies from the same institution in 2014. In 2013–2014, she was an honorific student at Saitama University in Japan, where she broadened her interdisciplinary perspective. Her educational background spans several languages and cultures, giving her a unique perspective on Islamic thought and philosophy. Dr. Rašić’s deep linguistic knowledge, which includes Arabic, Persian, and Latin, allows her to engage with original texts and manuscripts, enriching her research in Islamic studies and interreligious dialogue.
Professional Experience
Dr. Dunja Rašić’s professional experience includes various academic and research roles that reflect her expertise in Islamic Studies. From 2020 to 2023, she served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Belgrade’s Department of Arabic Studies, where she conducted research on Islamic mysticism and philosophy. She also taught Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism at the same university from 2020 to 2023. Between 2016 and 2017, she was a visiting lecturer at Yamanashi Gakuin University in Japan. Additionally, Dr. Rašić worked as a research fellow at the Berlin Graduate School of Muslim Cultures and Societies from 2015 to 2019. Her professional roles reflect a commitment to both research and education, with a focus on bridging the gap between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
Research Interests
Dr. Rašić’s research interests lie at the intersection of Islamic mysticism, philosophy, and intercultural dialogue. Her scholarly focus is primarily on the works of Ibn ʿArabī, particularly his mystical and cosmological thought. She is deeply engaged in exploring concepts such as metempsychosis, the science of letters, and the intersection of religion and magic in Islamic tradition. Dr. Rašić’s work also extends to interreligious studies, where she examines how Islamic philosophy has influenced and been influenced by other religious and philosophical traditions, particularly within the framework of medieval translations and interpretations. Her research interests are broad, encompassing not only Islamic studies but also linguistics, cosmology, and comparative philosophy, making her contributions rich and multidisciplinary.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Dunja Rašić has been the recipient of several prestigious awards and fellowships throughout her academic career. In 2019, she received the Darmasiswa Research Fellowship, which supported her research endeavors. Earlier, in 2015, she was awarded a Ph.D. scholarship by the Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies, funded by the German Federal and State Governments. Her academic excellence was recognized even before her Ph.D., as she received the Research Award for Young Academics from the Ministry of Education of Serbia in 2013. Additionally, she was a Saitama University Honorific Scholarship recipient in 2013–2014. These honors underscore her outstanding contributions to her field and her potential as an emerging scholar in Islamic studies.
Conclusion
Dr. Dunja Rašić is a strong candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. Her robust academic background, diverse research portfolio, and impressive publication record demonstrate her dedication to advancing knowledge in Islamic studies. While there are areas for improvement, such as enhancing her outreach and interdisciplinary collaboration, her strengths significantly outweigh these considerations. If recognized with this award, she could further amplify her contributions to her field and mentor the next generation of scholars, making her an asset to the research community.
Publication top noted
📜 Fāṭima, the Righteous Sorceress, and Ibn ʿArabī’s Notions of Magic and Miracles
Author: Rašić, D.
Year: 2023
Journal: Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft, 18(3), pp. 364–381
Citations: 0
🔮 Summoned Letters, the Disjointed Letters and the Talisman of Ibn ʿArabī
Author: Rašić, D.
Year: 2023
Journal: Journal of Sufi Studies, 12(2), pp. 167–181
Citations: 0
🎶 Music of the Spheres in Akbarian Sufism
Author: Rašić, D.
Year: 2022
Journal: Religions, 13(10), Article 928
Citations: 1
