University of Vienna researches the religious influence of Taylor Swift

University of Vienna researches the religious influence of Taylor Swift

Universität Wien, 1010 Wien, Österreich - The University of Vienna has launched an exciting project that blured the boundaries between pop culture and theology in an innovative way. In a workshop entitled "Take Us to Church, Taylor!" , which began on January 9, pop goddess Taylor Swift (35) is examined as a religious phenomenon. According to reports from Today.at the goal of analyzing the influence of swift music and appearing on the spiritual needs of its fans. The organizer, Linda Kreuzer, describes Swift as a kind of "everyday -homing" that plays an important role in everyday life for many of her supporters.

During the two -day workshop, theologians of various disciplines will research the religious elements in Swift's music. The focus is not only on the texts of her songs, which are viewed, but also the social and inclusive impact that the singer has on her fans. In this context, Swift is viewed as a symbol for an inclusive society, especially for women and the LGBTQIA+community. This also became clear by the concerts in Vienna, which were canceled due to an impending terrorist warning in the summer of 2024. Pictures of comforting swifties in downtown Vienna went viral. These events are also discussed as part of the workshop, according to stern.de .

A look at the background of the phenomenon

An additional aspect of the workshop is the analysis of possibly profound meanings in Swift's lyrics that are in line with Christian values ​​such as charity and respect. The workshop should not only encourage academic discussion, but also publish the results in the form of scientific papers. This is not the first academic examination of Taylor Swift, since renowned universities like Harvard have already offered similar courses. The knowledge of the workshop could help develop a better understanding of the cultural and religious relevance of pop culture.