Cultural and Religious History of South Asia (Classical Indology)

The Department of Cultural and Religious History of South Asia (Classical Indology) is one of seven departments of Heidelberg University’s South Asia Institute (SAI). The South Asia Institute is part of the the Center for Asian and Transcultural Studies (CATS), which allows and encourages close interaction not only between the diverse South Asia related departments, but also with many more disciplines related to diverse Asian regions.

In this stimulating academic setting, the Department of Cultural and Religious History of South Asia (Classical Indology) provides a unique research and teaching environment for the study of the cultures and religions of diverse South Asian regions, both from historical and contemporary perspectives. With its international faculty, an exceptionally well equipped library, a dynamic group of budding and experienced researchers, and its lively networks with experts from all over the world, the department offers a uniquely stimulating environment for study and research.