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Professor Markus Vogt holds the Chair of Christian Social Ethics at the Faculty of Catholic Theology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, a position he has occupied since April 2007. Previously, from October 1998 to March 2007, he held a similar professorship at the Philosophical and Theological College of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Benediktbeuern. He served as dean of the Faculty of Catholic Theology from 2015 to 2017 and has been dean of research since 2024. His academic journey includes studies in theology and philosophy in Munich, Jerusalem, and Lucerne, and significant involvement with the German Federal Government's Advisory Council on the Environment from 1992-1995.
Prof. Vogt's research interests span the social-philosophical and theological foundations of ethics, with particular focus on environmental ethics, political ethics, peace ethics, and business ethics. His work engages deeply with the 'unfinished project of modernity,' examining normative implications within contemporary social contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding sustainability as a social principle of Christian ethics, particularly in relation to the Anthropocene.
His publications reveal a strong emphasis on environmental challenges, justice theories, and ethical responses to global crises. The most recent works show increasing engagement with digitalization ethics, postcolonial perspectives on sustainable development, and proactive approaches to tolerance in conflict resolution. His scholarship bridges theological reflection with practical ethical guidance for contemporary societal challenges.
- Scheffel Prize
- Humanism Today Prize
- Economy and Society Award of the papal foundation "Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice" (2017)
- State Medal for Outstanding Services to the Environment (2018)
- LMU Teaching Innovation Prize (2020, 2023)
Prof. Vogt has supervised numerous doctoral and habilitation projects, particularly in areas of environmental ethics, sustainability, political theology, and social justice. His leadership extends to significant research initiatives including the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society, where he co-founded the structured doctoral program 'Environment and Society,' and the Munich Center for Sustainability where he serves on the Board. He has received multiple research grants supporting projects on environmental humanities, climate change ethics, and sustainable development.
His institutional affiliations demonstrate deep engagement with both academic and church-based initiatives, including leadership roles in the European Forum for the Study of Religion and the Environment, the Scientific Advisory Board of the Center for Ethical Education in the Armed Forces, and the Conference of European Bishops' Conferences (Environment Sector).
