Christian Hild

Christian Hild is a Privatdozent (PD) in Practical Theology/Religious Education at the University of Saarland's Faculty of Protestant Theology. He holds a dual doctorate (Dr. phil. in Classical Philology from Tübingen University and Dr. phil. in Historical Theology from Saarland University) and completed his habilitation in Practical Theology/Religious Education at Saarland University in 2022. His primary academic affiliation is with the Department of Protestant Theology at the University of Saarland, where he teaches and conducts research on religious education, translation studies, and language sensitization in religious contexts.

Christian Hild's educational background includes:

• 1999-2003: Studies in Latin and Protestant Theology at Saarland University, obtaining First State Examination in 2003
• 2004-2006: Teacher training (Referendariat), obtaining Second State Examination
• 2013: Doctorate in Classical Philology from Eberhard Karls University Tübingen
• 2016: Doctorate in Historical Theology from Saarland University
• 2022: Habilitation in Practical Theology/Religious Education from Saarland University

Dr. Hild's research focuses on the intersection of religious education, translation studies, and language sensitization. His work explores how religious concepts and terminology can be effectively translated and adapted across linguistic and cultural boundaries, particularly in educational settings. He investigates the role of translation processes—both intralingual (within the same language) and intersemiotic (across different sign systems)—in facilitating religious understanding and dialogue. His research also addresses the integration of religious and ethical education, especially in interdisciplinary contexts such as engineering education, and examines humanity as a guiding principle in religious pedagogy.

Analysis of Dr. Hild's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on translation processes in religious education, with particular attention to linguistic challenges in conveying religious concepts across cultural contexts. His work spans multiple disciplines including theology, linguistics, education, and ethics, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to religious pedagogy. A notable trend is his increasing focus on practical applications of theoretical concepts, particularly in developing teaching methods that address multilingual and multicultural classroom environments. His research also shows growing engagement with contemporary issues such as pandemic-related religious communication and the integration of religious and ethical education in technical fields.

Dr. Hild serves as a known examiner for the Theological Examination Commission of the Evangelical Church in the Rhineland since 2017. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his participation in the "SirSyn" research project (2013-2017) indicates experience with third-party funded research. His collaborative work on multiple edited volumes suggests active engagement with academic networks and potential mentorship of junior scholars, though specific students are not named.

Dr. Hild is actively involved in several academic initiatives, including the "Religion und Kommunikation in Bildung und Gesellschaft" (RKBG) book series, which he co-edits. He participates in the design and implementation of the "Industriedesign, Ergonomie und Ethik" module for engineering students, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration between religious studies and technical education. His work with the WiReLex (Scientific Religious Education Lexicon) shows engagement with digital academic resources in his field.