PhD-position Fulltime
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:15 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Institute of Old Catholic Theology offers a PhD in theology. Join a collaborative and research-driven environment focused on images in discourse.
Tasks
- Conduct research on corporeality and images in Church Fathers.
- Explore identity formation in Old Catholic ecclesiology since the 19th century.
- Examine ecumenical documents with various denominations.
Skills
- Master in Theology or related fields; interest in Old Catholic Theology.
- Proficient in English and German.
- Strong research and academic writing skills.
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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: 15 Oktober 2025.
