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Gerald Kretzschmar is a Professor of Practical Theology at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. He has been the Dean of the Faculty of Protestant Theology since 2021. His academic career includes positions such as a lecturer and private lecturer in Practical Theology at various universities, including Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University Bonn. His research focuses on homiletics, liturgy, and church theory, particularly the interaction between religion and democracy, and the transformation of church organizations. He has published extensively, including books on the future of the church in light of socio-scientific research, digital church practices, and empirical analyses of church attendance. Kretzschmar has held significant roles in various church-related committees, emphasizing practical theology in financial governance and political services within the church. He actively contributes to the scientific advisory board for the Evangelical Church of the Pfalz and has been involved in numerous church research projects. His commitment to advancing understanding of church in contemporary society underscores his dedication to both academic and community-oriented theological education.
Department of English Literature: Focus includes English Literatures and Cultures, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies.