Martin Schneider

Prof. Dr. Martin Schneider serves as Professor of Moral Theology and Social Ethics at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU), where he teaches within the School of Transformation and Sustainability. His academic profile combines theological scholarship with practical engagement in contemporary ethical challenges, particularly those related to crisis management, resilience, and social transformation. Based at Ulmer Hof Building (Room UH-003), he maintains an active presence in both academic and public discourse through publications, interviews, and collaborative research initiatives.

Dr. Schneider's research focuses on the ethical dimensions of resilience, examining how individuals and societies navigate crises through moral reasoning and transformative action. His work bridges theological ethics with interdisciplinary perspectives from sociology, psychology, and environmental studies. Key areas include spatial justice, sustainable development, Christian social ethics, and the relationship between crisis management and socio-ecological transformation. He emphasizes the importance of enduring ambivalence while seeking better arguments in ethical discourse, bringing Christian conceptions of human dignity and advocacy for the disadvantaged into contemporary ethical debates.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining resilience ethics across multiple contexts - from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and housing justice. His work demonstrates how theological ethics can contribute to practical solutions for contemporary social challenges, particularly through his involvement with the Bavarian Research Consortium ForChange. This interdisciplinary collaboration investigates what enables individuals, systems, and societies to withstand profound upheavals while remaining adaptable and transformative.

As a public intellectual, Dr. Schneider regularly contributes to media discussions through interviews with Vatican Radio, podcast appearances, and articles in both academic journals and public-facing publications like Gemeinde creativ and the Munich Church Newspaper. His current research includes completing a habilitation project on the 'Ethics of Resilience' and participating in the 'Future Shapers: Transformative Forces in Regions' project, which examines transformative strategies in rural areas and small towns.