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Faculty of Protestant Theology

The blending of dedicated teaching, fearless research, ecumenical collaboration, and, of course the joie de vivre of the Rhineland, makes the Bonn Protestant Theology Faculty what it is: an exceptional and inviting bastion of theological scholarship.

News
Asking pragmatic and RAD questions about organoid intelligence
New article by Andrew Barnhart in Trends in Biotechnology.
You are cordially invited to the awards ceremony for the 2026 Ecumenical Sermon Prize
The award ceremony will take place on October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the University of Bonn's ballroom.
Old and New Approaches in (Historical) Network Research
Dr. Cindarella Petz of the Leibniz Institute for European History in Mainz provides an overview of established applications of (historical) network analysis and discusses the latest developments in the field of generative AI. Cindarella Petz is an editor of the *Journal of Historical Network Research* and co-chair of the Historical Network Research Community.
Eva Maria Hille receives Science Award
Eva Maria Hille has been awarded the “Natural Sciences and Theology” Research Prize by the Görres Society for the Advancement of Science e.V. and the Apfelbaum Foundation for her doctoral dissertation, “Unbiased AI? A Vulnerability-Sensitive, Power-Critical, and Justice-Oriented Approach for the Healthcare Sector.”
Visiting Fellowship
The Social Ethics Group Visiting Fellowship is awarded annually to doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to visit the Social Ethics Group at the University of Bonn.
My vote counts!
On April 17, 2026, the Chair of (Social) Ethics, in cooperation with GermanDream and the Federal Student Conference, hosted a Democracy Day in Cologne. Ninth-graders from six schools in Cologne were invited to the COMEDIA Theater to experience, shape, and celebrate democracy together under the motto “My vote counts!”
billig und gerecht
Just in time for the start of the semester, you can now listen to ethics! In the new podcast “billig und gerecht: Euer neuer Podcast für Ethik und Recht,” Susanne Gössl, a law professor at the University of Bonn, and Matthias Braun, a professor of ethics at the University of Bonn, discuss current social issues at the intersection of ethics and law.
Events
Ethics Poetry Slam
Uni Bonn
Whole Day
Values for the Future – What values are important to you? What values do we need for a bright future? Do you enjoy writing, are you interested in issues ...
“Feminist AI” – Reading and Discussion with Dr. Eva Gengler
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06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Artificial intelligence is not neutral. The data, systems, and decisions on which it is based are shaped by societal power dynamics. As a result, women, people ...

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Departments

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Professorships

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Degree Programs

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Get to Know Us

The Faculty of Protestant Theology sees itself as an academic institution which, as part of the Universitas Litterarum, contributes its own theological perspective and focus. Learn about the history of the faculty, its departments and study programs.

Departments

Get to know the departments, which together form the Protestant Theological Seminary.

Research

Learn about the research projects the faculty members are currently working on.

People

Here you will find the faculty members with their contact information.

Schlosskirche

The Faculty of Protestant Theology has its own church – the so called "Schlosskirche".

Impressions

Study

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Courses of Study

In addition to the German-language study programs, the faculty offers English-language Master's programs in Biblical Studies and Ecumenical Studies.

Starting Your Studies

You are about to start your studies at our faculty? These information will help you with the most important questions.

While You Study

Find out about what is important during your studies at the Faculty of Protestant Theology – for example registering for courses and exams.

International Students

Spending a semester or entire year here in Bonn is easier than you may think. Find out more about study opportunities for visiting students.

Examination Office

For academic advising and further help as a prospective or current student, please contact the Examination Office.

Contact

Student Advising

For questions regarding the offered degrees, including advising regarding examinations and examination requirements, contact Student Advising.

Contact

+49 228 73-60095

Address

5th floor, Room 5.053

Rabinstraße 8
53111 Bonn

Dean's Office

The faculty is led by the dean, supported by three vice-deans and the faculty council as the faculty's governing body.

Contact

+49 228 73-7366

dekanat@ev-theol.uni-bonn.de

Address

5th floor, Room 5.013

Rabinstraße 8
53111 Bonn

How to Find Us by Bus and Train

Go by train until Bonn Central Station (Bonn Hauptbahnhof). The building "Rabinstraße 8" is a 10 min walk from the main train station (follow the tracks on the left as you look towards the city).

The buildings “An der Schlosskirche 2-4” and "Am Hofgarten 8" are located next to the famous yellow main building, a 10 min walk from the main train station in the direction of the city.

How to Find Us by Car

If you go by car to the faculty, we recommend choosing one of the car parks. The closest one to the Rabinstraße is the "DB BahnPark Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof City", Am alten Friedhof 17, 53111 Bonn.

If you are heading for the building "An der Schloßkirche", we recommend the Unigarage, Regina-Pacis-Weg 3, 53113 Bonn. It is also close to the Theological Library and the Schlosskirche.

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