Stephan Holthaus

Stephan Holthaus serves as Rector and Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics with a focus on Business Ethics at the Free Theological University of Giessen (FTH Giessen), holding these positions since 2016 and 2015 respectively. His institutional leadership spans prior roles as Vice Rector (2012-2015) and Dean (2008-2012), reflecting enduring administrative commitment alongside his academic career.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Historical Theology (Dr. theol.), Protestant Theological Faculty, Leuven (1992)
• Drs. theol., Protestant Theological Faculty, Leuven (1990)
• Theology studies at Philipps University of Marburg (1988-1989)
• Theology studies at Free Theological Academy in Giessen (1983-1988)

Professor Holthaus' research centers on Christian ethical frameworks applied to contemporary business environments, with complementary expertise in Apologetics, Historical Theology, and Church History. His work emphasizes practical theological engagement with modern economic systems while maintaining historical and doctrinal foundations.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material. His teaching career since 1992 encompasses appointments at TH Mittelhessen (Business Ethics, 2008-2013), Bible School Brake (Church History, 1992-1995), and continuous service at FTH Giessen since 1995, though no student advisement details or research grants were specified. Laboratory affiliations or research teams were not mentioned in available records.