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A new and exciting series of events as part of the Forum Young Theology in Europe – be part of it!

I believe, that’s how I am

Part 1 (seven interactive lectures during winter term 2026/27):

Denominational culture and confession – interdisciplinary perspectives
To confess is neither a Protestant invention nor strictly limited to the religious sphere. Since the age of the Reformation confession, however, has become a prominent marker of religious and ecclesiastical self-conception (denomination). Moreover, historical, theological and sociological studies have recently shown the interdependency between religious beliefs and social context. The term “denominational culture” therefore is a summary title for this complex interrelationship. 

The first part of the project is dedicated to the examination of this interdependency, taking into account cultural studies, sociological, political science, legal and, of course, theological perspectives. An additional aspect may be the contribution that the experience of multi-denominational religiosity makes to the development of multi-religious and multicultural societies. This also raises the question of what ‘integration’ means under these circumstances.

The seven interactive lectures are delivered by leading scholars in this field and are organized by:
Zentrum Oekumene, Frankfurt/M.
University of Tartu
ZETO, Sibiu
Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen
Marburg University
Evangelischer Bund Hessen (Protestant League Hesse)

Welcome — be part of an exciting exploration!
Students from the universities listed above should register with their professor as part of the relevant course. All other interested parties should contact:
hessen@evangelischer-bund.de.
We look forward to receive your registration or answer your questions.

Taking advantage of our skills: what protestants are good at

The protestant churches have a strong exegetical tradition. Ministers are almost always required to learn biblical languages as part of their formation and they are trained to read and explain difficult texts. The skills should be implemented in the everyday life of the congregation as a possibility for the interested, not only for church members but open to everyone.

This could mean:

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The second conference will take place in Sibiu, also known under its German name Hermannstadt, in Romania from 12 to 15 April 2023. The theme is:
Taking responsibility – giving hope – being visible

At this conference, we want to discuss where Protestant influences manifest themselves in our European societies and where Protestantism becomes visible. We will examine these issues with reference to a range of religious-sociological and ecclesiological approaches. At the same time, we shall also consider the point at which Protestantism can and should assume responsibility and what rays of hope it can offer to society. The conference thus aims to reveal the binding points of Protestantism in Europe.
You will be accommodated in the Protestant Academy of Sibiu in a single room. Travel expenses incurred will be reimbursed upon request.
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Protestantism and Participation is the topic of the second part of the Forum Young Theology in Europe. It will start with a Digital Academy on 3 November 2022 with seven lectures every two weeks from 6 to 8 pm, followed by a conference in presence from 12-15 April 2023 in Sibiu, Romania. There the findings of the lectures will be deepened and specific output for the practice in school, parish, and civil society debates will be developed.

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