Das Institut für Altkatholische Theologie lädt zur Bewerbung für eine Promotion ein.
Aufgaben
Forschung zu Bildern und Metaphern in der Altkatholischen Theologie.
Untersuchung der Bildzirkulation und ihrer Wirkung seit dem 19. Jahrhundert.
Mitarbeit an interdisziplinären Projekten mit internationalen Universitäten.
Fähigkeiten
Master in Theologie oder verwandten Fachrichtungen; Interesse an Altkatholischer Theologie.
Gute Englisch- und Deutschkenntnisse.
Forschungsinteresse an ökumenischen Dokumenten.
Ist das hilfreich?
The Institute of Old Catholic Theology invites applications for a PhD in theology (3 years) in the MAPS-Project IMAGO “How do images speak? The dynamics of figures, metaphors and symbols in Christian discourse and beyond”. The project examines how images circulate as metaphors and symbols and what messages they convey across religious, cultural and linguistic boundaries. IMAGO involves a collaboration between the University of Bern, the University of Sibiu and the University of Sofia, and is financed by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
Job Description
The doctoral research is in systematic theology with focus on Old Catholic Theology. The successful candidate will contribute to the research of images of corporeality, organic and inorganic images in Church Fathers and their circulation in identity formation and legitimation strategies in Old Catholic ecclesiology from the 19th century until today. Research on ecumenical documents signed by Old Catholic theologians together with theologians of other denominations (Orthodox, Anglican, Roman Catholic etc.) can be considered.
Requirements
Master in Theology or similar disciplines; interest in research on Old Catholic Theology; good knowledge of English and German.
Offer
Applications (or any queries) should be submitted in German or English at E-Mail schreiben and should contain a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a one-page description of the intended project, as well as a sample of academic writing (one pdf-file). Deadline for applications: 31st August 2025.
