Expert in religion and development. Philipp has extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative social and religious research, as well as in leading transdisciplinary research projects (including BMZ departmental research projects in the field of religion and development). He is the editor of the journal *Religion & Development* (Brill) and of the *Studies on Religion and Culture* (Lit-Verlag). Before pursuing his academic career, he worked as a program officer at the development organization Brot für die Welt.

Thematic Expertise:

• Religion and Development,
• Economics and Religion,
• Sustainability and Religion,
• Church-based development cooperation,
• Religion and Culture in Africa (African Christianity, traditional religions),
• International Diaconal and Social Work.