Birgit Meyer

Birgit Meyer is a German professor of religious studies at Utrecht University known for her anthropological research on religion, media, and materiality. Her work focuses extensively on how modern mass media and sensory experiences shape religious practices. She particularly examines these themes within the context of Pentecostalism in Ghana.

Birgit Meyer is a professor of religious studies at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. She has held this position while building a reputation as a leading scholar in the field of religious studies. At Utrecht, she leads research initiatives focused on religion and cultural change.

Meyer's anthropological research frequently focuses on the rise and practice of Pentecostalism in Ghana. She explores how these modern religious movements intersect with mass media and local cultural traditions. Her work highlights the visual and material aspects of Ghanaian charismatic Christianity.

Meyer approaches religious studies through the lenses of anthropology, materiality, and media. She argues that religion cannot be understood purely through text, but must be studied through its sensory and material expressions. This includes analyzing how religious groups use modern mass media to reach their congregations.