Theology of the Future
The Theology Faculty of Heidelberg University and the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Theologie are looking forward to welcoming you to the 18th European Congress of Theology, which will take place from September 8–11 with the theme “Theology of the Future.”
The ambiguity of “Theology of the Future” points to two focal points of the topic in need of being brought together: What can theology say about the future, and what will theology look like in the future? The major challenges of climate change, pandemic, and war, with as unpredictably as they may develop, also challenge the content of theology. In this way, theology draws on a rich repertoire of traditions, from apocalypticism to millenarianism to eschatological forms of ecotheology, to answer questions about the future. However, it is also faced with the task of evaluating, reconceptualizing, or reformulating this. And ultimately, theology is also called upon institutionally to face the future of changing religious landscapes.
The conference is open to all who are interested.
Sunday, 8 September to Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Session Locations
Neue Universität
Universitätsplatz 1
69117 Heidelberg
Peterskirche
Plöck 70
69117 Heidelberg
Registration
We request that all participants register using the online registration form. Afterwards, you will receive an email confirmation of your submission. The registration fee includes all of the main presentations as well as the sections.
Each of the receptions on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday require prior registration. The WGTh reception comes with a nominal fee of 10 €. For space reasons, a maximum of 200 people can attend the reception organised by the City of Heidelberg, with places allocated according to the order of registration. In the meantime, the maximum number of people has been reached and a waiting list has been opened. Please let us know if you are unable to attend this reception so that we can reassign your spot.
Registration for the conference and the receptions is only finalized once the registration fee has been paid.
Reception and Registration in the Conference Office
Upon your arrival, please register at the conference office, located at:
Foyer der Neuen Universität
Universitätsplatz 1
69117 Heidelberg
Opening Hours
Sunday, 8 September 2024, 15:00-18:30
Monday, 9 September 2024, 8:00-18:30
Tuesday, 10 September 2024, 8:00-18:30
Wednesday, 11 September 2024, 8:00-13:30
Students, including doctoral students, should show their student ID card when registering at the conference office.
Childcare
In cooperation with the Heidelberg University Children’s Centre, childcare will be available from Sept. 9–11 (Mon–Wed) during conference events.
Childcare will be provided by Children’s Centre staff in the Ecumenical Institute building, an approx. 15-min walk from the venue, on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
All children of conference participants and of age 18 months and older are welcome.
The cost is 10 €/hr per child.
If you are interested in making use of the childcare service, please contact us at kongress2024@ts.uni-heidelberg.de.
Organization
Prof. Dr. Jan Christian Gertz
Theological Seminar, Heidelberg University
Prof. Dr. Konrad Schmid
Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Theologie
Administration and Logistics
Sabine Kirsch
Webmaster
Dr. Christopher Nunn
