Chair of Systematic Theology (Catholic)

The focus of systematic theology is the rational and accountable discourse of God. Taking into account current research, systematic theology reflects the contents of Catholic faith and social doctrine, and brings them into dialogue with other religions, non-religious concepts of the world and the natural sciences. It consciously exposes itself to criticism and questioning. The aim of this theological sub-discipline is to be able to rationally take responsibility for one's own beliefs. Systematic Theology at TU Dresden focuses on 'classical' dogmatic topics (creation theory, the doctrine of God, Christology, eschatology, sacramentology), as well as on philosophical issues of religion, environmental ethics and moral theology. One of the main priorities of the Chair is to address controversial socio-political questions that concern a fair coexistence of all living beings and the theological answers, which are currently highly debated.

The various sources that systematic theology relates to are both the Bible and documents of ecclesiastical history as well as different theological positions from a wide range of theological schools and, beyond that, texts of diverse mystical, literary, artistic and cultural traditions.

The courses of the Chair intend to illustrate the relevance of the teaching-learning formats and contents for the students' future professions. The course offer is complemented and enhanced by guest lecturers and excursions.