Martin Kirschner

Prof. Dr. Martin Kirschner holds the Chair of Theology in Transformation at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and serves as Head of the KU Center for Church, Religion, and Society in Change. A leading scholar in political theology, synodality, and integral ecology, his work bridges Europe and Latin America, focusing on the social structure of the Church, messianic thought, and theological rationality.

• Research Highlights: Explores performative political theology, theological responses to European crises, and the role of the Church in postmodern societies.
• Awards: Recipient of the Dr. Leopold Lucas Young Scientist Award (2006), Erfurt Doctoral Prize (2006), and first prize in the European Theological Society's Emerging Scholars Essay Contest (2009).
• Leadership: Vice Dean of the Faculty of Theology (2017–2019), advisor to the Faith Commission of the German Bishops' Conference, and board member of multiple theological societies.
• Publications: Authored over 20 books and 217 publications, including Performing Christianities (2024) and Europa (neu) erzählen (2022).
• Collaborations: Engages in interdisciplinary projects with institutions like the European Society for Catholic Theology and the Synodal Dialogue process in the Diocese of Aachen.