Sebastian Dietz

Sebastian Dietz is a Researcher at the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Würzburg, where he has been a Research Associate in the Junior Research Group on Governance since 2020. His work focuses on power dynamics in digital spaces and theological implications of technological transformation.

• Specializes in digital ethics and Machtanalyse (power analysis)
• Key project: "Deliberation in Digital Space" (working title)
• Active in synodal path research and interdisciplinary theological workshops

His research explores intersections between Catholic theology and social ethics, particularly analyzing:

• Legitimacy in digital governance
• Subjectivity in virtual environments
• Power structures within religious institutions

Dietz co-edited the 2023 volume Macht: Omnipräsent und doch tabu?, which examines theoretical and practical dimensions of power. His work connects classical theological concepts with contemporary digital challenges.