Dr. Sarah Bach

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah B. Bach is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Social Ethics at the University of Zurich, supported by the CanDoc Grant. She has been a PhD student since 2021, working on her dissertation titled "Ethics Eco-Spiritualities" under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Michael Coors. Previously, she served as a pastor in the United Methodist Church in Switzerland and was ordained in 2022. Her academic background includes a Master's degree in Theology from Drew University and the Reutlingen School of Theology. Bach's master's thesis focused on social sanctification in the Anthropocene, examining John Wesley's doctrine and its ecotheological approaches. She engages with various organizations on climate justice and sustainable development, contributing to working groups and advisory boards, including the Eco Church Network in German-speaking Switzerland and the Protestant Church Switzerland. Her research interests encompass ecological theology, social ethics, spirituality, and feminist postcolonial theology. Bach has published multiple articles exploring the interplay of spirituality and activism in relation to ecological issues.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

— Present

University of Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducting research on ethics and eco-spiritualities under supervision of Prof. Dr. Michael Coors.

Pastor

— Present

United Methodist Church • Switzerland

Served in pastoral roles and engaged in community services.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law