05 November 2026, 17:00–19:00
Denomination and confession from a cultural studies perspective
Prof. Dr. Dr. Frank Thomas Brinkmann (University of Giessen)
Moderator: apl. Prof. Dr. Volkmar Ortmann (eb-hesse)
Even if religious confession appears to be more of a private matter, characteristics reminiscent of confessional traditions can be found elsewhere. In a diverse society, there seems to be a continuing desire to belong to something larger than the individual, e.g. through corporate design.