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„Mission Studies and Intercultural Theology: Discontinuity or Continuity?“ Third Conference of the Network Intercultural Theology, Loccum, 9-10 October 2024

„Mission Studies and Intercultural Theology: Discontinuity or Continuity?“ Third Conference of the Network Intercultural Theology, Loccum, 9-10 October 2024

The Conference theme

Since the discipline of Intercultural Theology in the German-speaking context historically
emerged from Mission Studies, there is an ongoing debate about the relationship of both. In
some universities the discipline Intercultural Theology is connected with Religion Studies, in
others it is linked rather to Practical Theology. This conference wants to shed some light into
this debate from an ecumenical and interreligious perspective.

Our keynote speaker is Prof. Dr. Claudia Jahnel (Professor of Missiology, Ecumenism and Religious
Studies at Universität Hamburg). She will introduce the conference topic by reflecting on
Intercultural Theology as a field of study.

Participation

Our network promotes international and interdisciplinary networking and invites early-career
academics to vivid discussions and networking. Participation is open to all early-career scholars
(M.A., PhD, Postdoc) in the fields of Intercultural Theology, Mission Studies, Religious Studies
and related disciplines. Presenting a paper is not mandatory for participation. Papers (ENG) may
either address the NIT conference topic or focus on ongoing or future research projects.

Registration

Please submit your paper abstract by describing your topic or question (max. 300 words) or register without a paper until 1st August 2024 (submission via google forms, link and QR code in the pdf). Participation is free (incl. meals and accommodation). Due to planning issues, in case of last minute cancellation, there will be a fee charged. The conference is funded by the DGMW. Travel costs must be paid for individually.
In case of funding difficulties, please contact sandra.langhop@uol.de.

For participation at the DGMW conference (10th-12th October 2024), please register separately (for
more information see the flyer of DGMW, or contact: birgit.wolter@evlka.de). There is a dis-
count on the participation fee for every young scholar under 35 years enrolled in a univeristy.

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Contact

«Network Intercultural Theology», organizational team: Mirja Lange
(Münster), Sandra Langhop (Oldenburg), Leita Ngoy (Gütersloh), Rahel Weber (Basel)

Contact address: sandra.langhop@uol.de

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  • Qualifications and Special Requirements: • Post Graduate (minimum Master Degree, preferably Doctorate) in theology, missiology. • Proven experience or expertise in education. • Solid knowledge of ecumenical missiology • In depth knowledge of theological issues relating to missiology and its impact on the life of the churches. • A strong track record of academic publishing, evidenced by books and articles commensurate with the experience of the applicant. • Good command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages (French, German, and Spanish) is an asset. • Experience in working sensitively in multi-cultural and ecumenical settings.

  • Post- und dekoloniale Diskurse prägen in jüngster Zeit zunehmend die Bemühungen um interkulturelle Verständigung. Kommunikations- und Wissenskonflikte lassen sich aber nicht nur entlang von Religionsgrenzen beobachten, sondern zunehmend auch innerhalb der ökumenischen Bewegung selbst. Nicht nur Machtansprüche oder Ideologien stehen sich gegenüber, sondern auch Wissensbestände und Theorien, kulturelle „Traditionen“ und religiöse Überzeugungen.

  • Theological education across the globe is facing dynamic shifts and challenges—but how do these shifts manifest in the Global South, where Christianity’s demographic and spiritual center has dramatically shifted in recent decades? While theological faculties in Europe wrestle with issues of financial sustainability, pluralism, and public relevance, universities and seminaries in the Global South navigate their own distinct trajectories shaped by migration, postcolonial realities, and vibrant intercultural expressions of faith. This conference invites participants to explore how mission, migration, and intercultural theology are reshaping theological education and practice in the Global South.

  • Im Fachbereich Evangelische Theologie ist an der Professur für Kirchengeschichte (Prof. Dr. Stefan Michels) im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts „Decolonizing Postcolonialism. Zur Verflechtungsgeschichte von Politik, Kirche und Theologie im namibischen Freiheitskampf (1957–1990)“ zum 01.02.2025 die Stelle für eine*n Wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) (E 13 TV-G-U) befristet bis zum 31.01.2028 zu besetzen. Die Eingruppierung richtet sich nach den Tätigkeitsmerkmalen des für die Goethe-Universität geltenden Tarifvertrags (TV-G-U).

  • In der Fakultät IV für Human- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften ist am Institut für Evangelische Theologie und Religionspädagogik zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Stelle als Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d) (Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L) im Bereich Systematische Theologie transkulturell im Umfang einer Vollzeit-Stelle (zzt. 39,8 Std. wöchentlich) für drei Jahre befristet zu besetzen. Es wird Gelegenheit zur eigenen wissenschaftlichen Qualifizierung (Promotion) gegeben.