Young Researcher Award
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What does “post-truth” or “post-facts” mean, actually: lies, bullshit, illusionary self-deception? The Institute of Hermeneutics of the University of Bonn directed the question to young researches from all over Germany. A committee from political sciences, sociology and theology now selected the best answers, and the award winners, Dr. Dr. Martin Breul (Catholic Theology, University of Cologne), Florian Buchmayr (Sociology, University of Bremen), Eytan Celik (Philosophy, University of Bayreuth), presented their approaches at a digital symposium. Read more
Learning Spaces
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In the winter semester 2020/21, the University of Bonn offers various learning and working spaces for students ("Lernräume 2020"). The learning spaces can be booked via the ULB homepage.
For further support services in the winter semester, please visit the Coronavirus Updates.
Church Services
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Like every semester, there will be a series of church services in the winter semester 2020/21. Since the "Schlosskirche" is currently closed due to Corona, the way in which the services are celebrated will vary.
The video of the church service to mark the opening of the semester can be found here.
Freshers’ Week
On Monday, 26th October 2020, we started the new semester with a church service, followed by an academic lecture by Prof. Wolter.
After some more opening events this week, next week the courses will begin.
Welcome (back)
As the Faculty of Protestant Theology, we would like to welcome our (new) students for the winter semester 2020/21.
Not only the Rector, but also the Deans of the Faculties send their warmest greetings – this year by video.
ExStra Work-Study Grant
The ExStra Work-Study Grant – Excellence in Study and Research Activities offers you the possibility to immerse yourself in the centuries-long tradition of careful academic research in the heartland of the Reformation by examining the diversity of Christianity within different global denominations through the master programs Ecumenical Studies (MESt) and Extended Ecumenical Studies (MEESt).
Congratulations to all Graduates!
We would like to congratulate you as graduates of the academic year 2019/20 on the completion of your studies.
As it is not possible to celebrate as usual in the current situation, the University of Bonn has set up a portal to celebrate in an innovative way – with you, the graduates, and your families and friends.
We invite you to the “Digital Unifest 2020”!
Theo Talks 02: Not All Roads Lead to the Pulpit
Lina Burkit and Miriam Dorlaß chat about Biblical languages, the potential of animals and nature in pastoral care, and how studying theology isn't always about personal faith.
Theo Talks 01: The Americans
Drew Davis and Matthew Robinson talk German theology, current projects, and life as American expats in Germany.
The Relevance of Theology
Theology students discuss how and why theology is relevant in today's changing world (German-language).
Resilience in Religion and Spirituality
The DFG-FOR 2686 Project, Resilience in Religion and Spirituality is now underway under the leadership of Professor Dr. Cornelia Richter. The interdisciplinary research team combines academics from theology, philosophy, psychosomatics, psychotherapy, palliative medicine and spiritual care. The first phase of the project runs from 2019 until 2022 and focuses on the hermeneutics of resilience narratives, the creation of an interdisciplinary definition of resilience, and the development of more precise diagnostic tools.
2019 Bonn-Oxford Colloquium
Students Speak
“Theology, for me personally, is something that always acts according to the situation it’s in. It is always looking for engagement, whether it’s with other fields or with society.” - Carla Weitensteiner
Students Speak
“Theology, to me, isn’t something that’s done only for yourself, alone in your room, but something many, many people work on together.” - Sebastian Rogowsky
New Publication
Matthias Grebe's work, After Brexit?: European Unity and the Unity of European Churches is now available.
New Publication
Dr. Andreas Pangritz's work, Karl Barth in the Theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, is now available.
New Publication
Dr. Phillip Andrew Davis Jr.'s work, The Place of Paideia in Hebrews' Moral Thought is now available from Mohr Siebeck.
New Publication
Dr. Matthew Ryan Robinson's Redeeming Relationship, Relationships That Redeem is now available from Mohr Siebeck.
Conference on Religious and Philosophical Conversion
The Conference on Religious and Philosophical Conversion in the Ancient Mediterranean Traditions took place at the University of Bonn on 25.-27.09.2018. Many renowned speakers from all over the world (Argentina, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, USA) and excellent junior researchers gave lectures. New insights into the conversion experience, its religious and psychological connotations, and sociological conditions with particular focus on Judaism, early Christianity, and Hellenistic philosophical schools of antiquity were gained. The conference proceedings will soon be published by Verlag Brill / Leiden. Gallery
