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020048 SE Interdisciplinary Research for Master Degree Programme (2025W)

Ringveranstaltung: Vom Scheitel bis zur Sohle - Körperlichkeit im Fächerkanon der Theologie und ihren Nachbardisziplinen

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 2 - Evangelische Theologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 09.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 16.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 23.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 30.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 06.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 13.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 20.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 27.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 04.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 11.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 18.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 08.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 15.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 22.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Thursday 29.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Format:
The course is designed like a “lecture series” (“Ringvorlesung”). Lecturers from various theological disciplines and selected neighboring subjects provide insights into concepts of corporeality in theological studies, their historical socio-cultural contexts, and contemporary research discourses.
The course takes place in person. Digital participation is only possible in exceptional cases, following consultation with the course instructors.
The course is also open to students from outside theological studies.

Content:
The seminar offers diverse insights into the various facets and theories of corporeality from intra- and interdisciplinary perspectives. Various theological subjects will be discussed alongside selected neighboring disciplines, such as Classical archaeology, German philology, Near Eastern studies, and Jewish studies.

Objectives:
- Students know and understand central theories and theologies on corporeality.
- Students are able to establish inter- and intradisciplinary connections.
- Students have an increased awareness of the interdependence of the theological disciplines.

Methods:
Combination of lecture and workshop

Syllabus:
9.10.
Der monströse Körper der Hure Babylon im Kontext antiker Fruchtbarkeitsgöttinnen
Clarissa Breu

16.10.
Der feiste Doktor: Luthers Körper
Philipp Pilhofer

23.10.
Sozialhistorische Perspektiven auf visuelle Repräsentationen von Körperlichkeit in der griechischen Antike
Matthias Hoernes

30.10.
Malnourishment among Young Humans and other Animals in the Distribution of the Bread of the Kingdom of God (Mark 7:24–30)
John Van Maaren

6.11.
Dieser Mann war eine Frau: Askese und Transgender im Christentum
Uta Heil

13.11.
Identität und Imagination – Marias Körper im deutschsprachigen Mittelalter
Rabea Kohnen

20.11.
Körper im Alten Testament – am Beispiel des Hiobbuchs und des Hohelieds
Annette Schellenberg-Lagler

27.11.
Gefühle – Gottesbeziehung – Geburt: Vorstellungen von der Körpermitte in den Psalmen
Marianne Grohmann

4.12.
Zwischen Wissen und Norm: Jüdische Körperpraktiken im Spannungsfeld von Autorität und Agency
Kerstin Mayerhofer

11.12.
Mens sana in corpore sano: Theologie, Sport und Körperlichkeit
Sabine Wolsink

18.12.
Körperbilder im Anti-Genderismus-Diskurs in Österreich: sozial- und religionswissenschaftliche Perspektiven
Katharina Limacher

8.1.
"Scratch your eyes for me": The Body and Environment in Mesopotamian Liturgical Laments
Craig Harris

15.1.
Mit Leib und Seele: Der Körper im Fokus der (Religions-)Pädagogik
Daniela Zahneisen

22.1.
Mit Herzen, Mund und Händen: Von der theologischen Logik des Singens
Dorothea Haspelmath-Finatti

29.1.
Panel discussion

Assessment and permitted materials

- Active participation
- Preparation of a collection of questions and theses for the final session (panel discussion) to be submitted by 26.01.2026
- Composition of a reflective essay focusing on one theological subject (and, if applicable, a specific course unit), taking into account at least two other disciplines. The essay should be approximately 10 pages long and should be submitted between 01.02.2026 and 01.03.2026

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements:
- Regular attendance (two excused absences permitted)
- In order to pass the course with a passing grade, both written partical assessments (collection of questions and theses as well as the reflective essay) must be marked with a passing grade.

Assessment criteria:
- Active participation: 25%
- Collection of questions and theses: 25%
- Reflective essay: 50%

Examination topics

- The contents of the course, as well as the materials and literature provided by the lecturers on Moodle
- Collection of questions and theses
- Reflective essay

Reading list

Will be provided on Moodle

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 20.01.2026 16:05