Christina Drobe

Christina Drobe serves as a Private Lecturer for Systematic Theology at the Faculty of Protestant Theology, University of Tübingen, while concurrently holding pastoral positions in the Evangelical Church in Württemberg since her ordination in 2020. Her dual vocation bridges academic theology and practical ministry, with continuous affiliation to Tübingen University since 2007 through research and teaching roles.

Her academic formation includes:

• MA in Protestant Theology and Philosophy from Heidelberg University (2007)
• Doctorate in Theology (summa cum laude) from Tübingen University (2011)
• Habilitation at Tübingen University (2018) with thesis "What is the Meaning of History? Theological Reflections on the Eschatology of Paul Tillich"

Dr. Drobe's research centers on Theological and Philosophical Anthropology, critically examining human identity through theological frameworks. She pioneers interdisciplinary work connecting Paul Tillich's thought with contemporary culture, particularly through theological interpretation of literary works and films. Her scholarship reveals how science fiction narratives engage with soteriological concepts, while her homiletic work demonstrates practical application of biblical exegesis to modern existential questions. This dual focus creates unique dialogue between systematic theology and cultural analysis.

Her publication trajectory (2015-2024) shows consistent development from academic monographs on Tillich and theological anthropology toward increasingly practical homiletic output. Recent sermons demonstrate sophisticated engagement with liturgical texts while maintaining scholarly rigor, reflecting her integration of academic theology with pastoral practice. The recurring themes of eschatology, identity, and cultural hermeneutics unify her diverse output.

Her scholarly recognition includes:

• Hanns Seidel Foundation Doctoral Scholarship (2007-2009)
• SFB 804 Fellowship at TU Dresden "Transcendence and Community Spirit" (2010)

Dr. Drobe has taught extensively at Tübingen since 2012, developing innovative seminars on Paul Tillich, Reformation theology, and theology-science fiction intersections. Her courses demonstrate commitment to making systematic theology relevant through contemporary cultural lenses. While specific doctoral supervision isn't documented, her Private Lecturer role entails graduate mentorship. Her research has been supported through competitive fellowships rather than large-scale grants.

Though not formally affiliated with research labs, her work emerges from collaboration within Tübingen's Institute for Hermeneutics and Dialogue of Cultures and through interdisciplinary projects like the Christoph Schwöbel Festschrift "Rationalität im Gespräch" (2016).