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Andrea Bieler is Professor of Practical Theology and Dean at the Faculty of Theology, University of Basel, Switzerland. She holds the Professorship of Practical Theology and is a member of the Regency. Her office is located at Heuberg 12, 4051 Basel. She leads the Faculty of Theology with a vision for interdisciplinary and intercultural theological engagement.
- Professor of Practical Theology, University of Basel (2017–present)
- Dean, Faculty of Theology, University of Basel (2020–present)
- Professor of Practical Theology, Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal (2012–2016)
- Professor, Pacific School of Religion and Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA (2000–2012)
Andrea Bieler's research centers on the intersection of practical theology and social dynamics, particularly in the context of migration, vulnerability, and intercultural communities. Her work explores how religious communities respond to trauma, displacement, and diversity. She investigates themes such as hospitality, agency, and digital pastoral care, contributing to both academic and ecclesial discourse. Her scholarship integrates trauma hermeneutics, memory studies, and intercultural theology to understand healing and reconciliation in post-conflict and migratory settings.
Her recent publications and research projects, such as 'Conviviality in Motion' and 'Religion and Migration,' reveal a consistent focus on multiethnic congregations, vulnerability, and the ethical dimensions of care. These works span disciplines including theology, anthropology, ethics, and art, reflecting a deeply interdisciplinary approach. She frequently collaborates on international projects and publications, engaging with global theological networks.
Scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Nomination for the Hanns Lilje Foundation Prize for Freedom and Responsibility in the field of The Formative Power of Art and Culture Projects
Andrea Bieler actively supervises doctoral students and leads major research initiatives funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. She is involved in numerous editorial and advisory roles, including the Scientific Advisory Board of the Magnus Hirschfeld Foundation and the Commission for Ethics of the Protestant Churches in Switzerland. Her service extends to leadership in academic societies such as the International Academy of Practical Theology and Societas Homiletica.
She is affiliated with key research networks and centers, including the Karl Barth Center for Reformed Theology at the University of Basel and the international research network 'The Enhancing Life Project' at the University of Chicago. These affiliations support her work in connecting historical theology with contemporary ethical and pastoral challenges.