Dr. Gerald Kretzschmar

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Requirements for Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in English or American Studies Knowledge of English at C1 CEFR level
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor certificate
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation
Specialization Notes

Department of English Literature: Focus includes English Literatures and Cultures, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies.