Dogmatics is concerned with the significance of the Christian tradition in the present day: How can we understand the content of the Christian faith in our pluralistic culture? This question cannot be answered by the mere transmission of a solid set of doctrines. On the contrary, what is required and encouraged is autonomous reflection and critical thinking.

Students will acquire knowledge of the traditional patterns of thought and the current discourses around the topics of theology and religious philosophy. These contents will be analyzed according to their roots and contexts, placed in relation to each another, and located on the map of theological thought. Of course, theological positions have to be further examined according to their significance, efficiency and consequences within a social setting. This will provide guidance for the development of individual thought, which has to be justified and defended in critical discussions.

Chair
Prof. Dr. Miriam Rose

Lecturers
PD Dr. Stefan Berg
PD Dr. Regine Munz
PD Dr. Matthias Gockel

Assistant
Sara Konradt

Research Assistant
Helena Neijenhuis
Tabea Tomamichel

Professor Emeritus
Prof. Dr. Reinhold Bernhardt

Titular Professor Emeritus
Prof. Dr. Uwe Gerber