Lothar Elsner

Lothar Elsner serves as Professor of Diaconal Studies at the Theological College Reutlingen since 2021, following leadership roles as Head of the Education Department for the Evangelical Methodist Church in Germany (1998-2013) and Theological Board member of the Bethanien Deaconess Foundation (2013-2020). His career integrates pastoral experience, church administration, and theological scholarship.

Academic background:

• Protestant Theology studies at Heidelberg University (1977-1984)
• Doctorate in Theology from Heidelberg University (1992) focusing on business ethics
• Training in social management (1999-2001) and mediation (2008-2009)

His research explores Diaconal Studies through lenses of Social Impact Management and Ethical Identity Formation, addressing contemporary challenges in social work with aging populations and institutional diaconal practice. Teaching covers historical foundations of diakonia, ethical frameworks for social work, and organizational dynamics within faith-based social services, emphasizing practical application of theological principles in societal contexts.

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