Jan Loffeld

Jan Loffeld is a Full Professor of Practical Theology at Tilburg School of Catholic Theology (Utrecht Campus), leading the Department of Practical Theology and Religious Studies. He holds a venia legendi in Pastoral Theology from Erfurt University and has held academic roles in Germany and the Netherlands since 2003. His research focuses on secularism's impact on Christian theology, pastoral ministry in pluralist societies, and Vatican II's contemporary relevance.

• Educations:
• PhD in Theology (Erfurt University, 2010)
• Habilitation (Erfurt University, 2018)
• Priestly ordination (Münster Diocese, 2003)

Research explores 'religious indifference' in modern Europe, pastoral responses to ecclesial fragmentation, and theological generativity in diverse religious practices. Recent work emphasizes 'kenotic humility' as a pastoral stance in ambiguous contexts.

Publications (137+) reflect interdisciplinary interests bridging practical and systematic theology. Notable works include his 2020 habilitation thesis on secularization's challenges to Christian soteriology and 2019 articles on post-Communio theology and pastoral role evolution.

• Awards: 2018 Erich-Kleineidam-Preis for theological innovation

Active in academic leadership, including 76+ invited lectures and media engagements addressing secularization's societal impacts. Supervises PhD candidates in Dutch, English, or German.