Georg Plasger

Prof. Dr. Georg Plasger is a full professor in Systematic and Ecumenical Theology at the Faculty I – Protestant Theology of the University of Siegen, Germany. He holds an active position with current office contact details and supervises both completed and ongoing doctoral research.

His research centers on Karl Barth’s theology, Reformed theology (especially Calvin and Zwingli), Christology, Anselm of Canterbury, medical ethics, bioethics, peace ethics, and criticism of religion. His scholarly work spans historical, systematic, and ethical theology, with a strong focus on confessional identity and ecumenical dialogue.

Prof. Plasger has edited numerous volumes and journals, including the Zeitschrift für Dialektische Theologie, and has published extensively from 1993 to 2021. His recent publications show a sustained engagement with Barthian theology, Reformed confessions, sacramental theology, and the intersection of faith with ethics and politics.

• Completed Doctoral Students: Helma Wever, Hans-Gerd Krabbe, Johannes Voigtländer, Dennis Schönberger, Elfi Runkel, Raphaela Meyer zu Hörste-Bührer, Helena Kohlberger, Margit Ernst-Habib, Christiane Tjaden.
• Ongoing Doctoral Students: Yunkuk Cho (on theodicy in Calvin and Barth), Sarah Huland-Betz (Christology in the Old Testament with Miskotte), Tae Hong Park (Pneumatology in baptism).

He has also contributed to theological education through online courses on Reformed history and theology, sermons, and educational reflections. His editorial and supervisory roles highlight his leadership in Reformed and ecumenical theological discourse in Germany and beyond.