Elisabeth Zschiedrich

Elisabeth Zschiedrich serves as a Research Fellow and Senior Administrative Assistant in the Department of Moral Theology and Ethics at the Faculty of Theology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland since 2021. Previously, she was a Scientific Assistant at the University of Freiburg (Germany) from 2011 to 2023 with multiple parental leave interruptions. Her dual role bridges academic research and departmental administration within theological studies.

Her educational background includes:

• 2001-2006: Studies in Theology and Romance Languages, University of Freiburg (Germany)
• 2007-2009: PhD studies sponsored by Graduate School 'Religion and Family Culture', University of Eichstätt
• 2017: PhD in Christian Social Teaching, University of Freiburg (Germany)

Dr. Zschiedrich's research centers on Moral Theology and Ethics, particularly Christian Social Teaching and Demographic Ethics. Her doctoral work examined parenting ethics within societal demographic challenges, analyzing how family structures intersect with communal responsibility. She investigates socio-ethical dimensions of demographic shifts, contributing to contemporary discourse on family policy and social cohesion through theological frameworks.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Alumni Prize of the Freiburg Theological Faculty (2018)
• Marion-Dönhoff-Förderpreis of the Robert Bosch Foundation (2002)

She has additional qualifications in journalism from the Catholic Journalist School in Munich (2002-2004) and prior experience as a foreign language assistant in Angers (2003-2004) and student referendarin at Kolleg St. Blasien (2010-2011). No information is available regarding doctoral advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.