Elisabeth Migge

Dr. Elisabeth Migge is a Research Fellow at the Chair of Religious Education within the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Tübingen. Since March 2022, she has served as a scientific staff member at the Chair of Religious Education and as a postdoc at the Elie Wiesel Research Center. Her work focuses on interreligious dialogue, Elie Wiesel's literary and philosophical contributions from an educational perspective, and antisemitism prevention in educational settings.

• Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Faculty of Catholic Theology
• Chair of Religious Education
• Elie Wiesel Research Center
• Co-editor, Journal for Christian-Jewish Encounter in Context
• Co-editor, Elie Wiesel Research Series

Dr. Migge completed her doctorate in Catholic Theology at the University of Tübingen in 2021 with a dissertation titled "Mohammed – ein Prophet auch für Christen? Eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit neueren christlich-theologischen Positionen," supervised by Professor Dr. Bernd Jochen Hilberath and Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Karl-Josef Kuschel. Her doctoral work received the University of Tübingen's Doctoral Prize. Prior to her doctorate, she earned a Diploma in Catholic Theology from the University of Tübingen in 2016, completed teacher training for gymnasium level (2015-2016), and passed the State Examination in Catholic Theology and Biology in 2014. She also served in the World Church Peace Service in the Diocese of Chachapoyas, Peru (2007-2008).

Her research interests center on interreligious dialogue, particularly Christian-Muslim relations, and the educational implications of Elie Wiesel's testimony literature. She has made significant contributions to understanding how Wiesel's work, especially Night, can inform contemporary antisemitism prevention efforts in educational contexts. Her work bridges theological reflection with practical educational applications, emphasizing the importance of memory, ethical responsibility, and relational dimensions in religious education. Migge's scholarship demonstrates a commitment to translating complex theological concepts into accessible educational frameworks that address contemporary social challenges.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong thematic focus on applying Holocaust testimony to contemporary educational practice, with particular attention to antisemitism prevention. Her work consistently connects theoretical theological reflection with practical educational applications, demonstrating how religious education can serve as a vital space for confronting historical trauma and building more just societies. The interdisciplinary nature of her publications spans theology, education, social psychology, and Holocaust studies, reflecting her comprehensive approach to addressing religious prejudice through multiple scholarly lenses.

• Athene Grant 2024-2025
• Promotionspreis der Universität Tübingen (Doctoral Prize of the University of Tübingen) 2021

Dr. Migge actively contributes to academic discourse through her editorial work with the Journal for Christian-Jewish Encounter in Context and the Elie Wiesel Research Series. She regularly presents at national and international conferences on topics related to antisemitism prevention, Holocaust remembrance, and interreligious dialogue. Her research has secured competitive funding, including the prestigious Athene Grant for 2024-2025. She collaborates with scholars across disciplines and institutions, demonstrating the collaborative nature of her work in addressing complex societal challenges through theological and educational frameworks.

As a member of the Elie Wiesel Research Center and the Working Group for Catholic Religious Education and Catechetics (AKRK), Dr. Migge is embedded in research teams dedicated to advancing understanding of religious education in pluralistic societies. Her work with the Catholic Adult Education organization in the Tübingen district connects her academic research with practical community engagement, ensuring her scholarship has real-world impact in educational settings.