About
Prof. Dr. Gerd Neuhaus is an Associate Professor at the Chair of Fundamental Theology within the Faculty of Catholic Theology at Ruhr University Bochum. His academic career spans decades of research and teaching in theology and philosophy.
Education:
- Studied Catholic theology, German studies, and philosophy at Ruhr University Bochum (1973–1978)
- Passed First State Examination for secondary school teaching in Catholic religion and German
- Promotion to Dr. theol. (1981)
- Habilitation for Fundamental Theology in Bochum (1992)
Research Focus: Dr. Neuhaus explores intersections of theology and contemporary issues, including:
- Religion and violence
- Christianity's claim to truth amid religious diversity
- Philosophical theology of suffering
- Belief in God in modern contexts
Teaching Career: Held dual roles as a teacher (1983–2018) at the Abtei-Gymnasium and as head of the Catholic religion department at Oberhausen teacher training college (1989–1998). Transitioned to academia as a private lecturer in 1993 and associate professor in 1999.
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