Thorsten Moos

Prof. Thorsten Moos holds the Chair of Systematic Theology (Ethics) at the Faculty of Theology, University of Heidelberg. His academic career includes roles as Professor for Diaconal Studies at Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal/Bethel (2017-2021) and directorship of the Institute for Diaconal Science. He completed a diploma in theoretical physics before transitioning to Protestant theology studies. His research spans bioethics, medical ethics, theological engagement with empirical sciences, and the intersection of theology with law and politics. Current projects include ethics of synthetic biology, digital animism, and public health ethics.

• Education: Diploma in Physics (Regensburg/Berlin), Protestant theology degrees (Humboldt/Halle-Wittenberg), Habilitation (Heidelberg)
• Research Focus: Clinical ethics, perimortal eschatology, theology-science dialogue, diakonie ethics

His publications address moralization practices, climate responsibility, and theological anthropology. Moos serves on ethics commissions for stem cell research and preimplantation genetics, and is a fellow of the Max Planck School 'Matter to Life'.