Theological Seminary Systematic Theology
Systematic theology reflects on the claim to truth and the orientational functions of the Christian faith in the context of current scientific, intellectual-historical, and socio-political developments. It is divided into the subjects of dogmatics, ethics, and ecumenical theology.
Dogmatics
Dogmatics discusses the contents of the Christian faith in their systematic context and in critical and constructive dialogue with other sciences, drawing on biblical traditions and the development of Christian doctrine. Classic topics include the doctrine of God, the doctrine of creation, anthropology, Christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.
Ethics
Ethics reflects on the reasons for and forms of Christian life and the social conditions of Christian and church life. Central themes of ethics are lifestyle, political ethics, and bioethics, economic ethics, and peace ethics. Addressing these topics requires a sociologically and culturally informed understanding of social structures.
Ecumenical theology
Ecumenical theology examines the origins and characteristics of Christian denominations and their interdenominational relationships. Of central theological importance here is the question of how the fact of Christian denominational diversity relates to the Christian commitment to the unity of the Church. On the one hand, it is important to reflect on ways of overcoming conflicts that divide the Church; on the other hand, it is important to explore the significance and potential of denominational differentiation for modern societies.
The study of systematic theology promotes the development of one's own theological judgment and ability to engage in dialogue in ecclesiastical, academic, and civil society contexts through the examination of central theological concepts and philosophical and cultural studies research.
Senior professor für systematic theology
Prof. Dr. Dr. Dres. h.c. Michael Welker