Christian Hornung

Prof. Dr. Christian Hornung holds a professorship at the University of Bonn's Catholic Theological Faculty, specifically within the Institute for Church History's Department for the History of Early Christianity and Patristic Studies. His work focuses on ancient Christian institutional development, spatial conceptions in religious contexts, and the interplay between social structures and physical spaces. Recent research includes analysis of church建筑 complexes, synodal spaces, and monastic spatial organization through the 'spatial turn' framework in humanities.

Research emphasizes the historical significance of spatial arrangements in shaping church identity and power dynamics. Notable activities include leading academic excursions to southern France (exploring early Gallic synods) and Sicily, as well as presenting at workshops like the CCT's 'Antique Reception' event. He serves as chairholder of Ancient Church History and Patrology, coordinating teaching and research initiatives in Bonn.