Michael Schramm

Prof. Dr. Michael Schramm is a Professor of Catholic Theology, its Didactics, and Business Ethics at the Institut für Bildung, Arbeit und Gesellschaft (Institute for Education, Work, and Society) within the Hochschule für Philosophie. He leads the department Fg. Katholische Theologie und ihre Didaktik sowie Wirtschaftsethik and holds key roles in academic governance, including chairing the Ombudsperson zur Sicherung guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis and serving as a deputy member of the Kommission für die Selbstkontrolle in der Wissenschaft. His teaching focuses on religious education, exegetical methods, and economic ethics, with courses like Didaktik des Religionsunterrichts and Die geschichtlichen Bücher des Alten Testaments.

His research bridges theology, ethics, and economics, addressing topics such as business metaphysics, relational economics, and the ethics of financial markets. He critiques modern economic systems through a theological lens, exploring themes like Entnaturalisierungsprojekts (de-naturalization projects) and the role of corporations in society. His work emphasizes ethical decision-making frameworks, particularly in education and corporate governance. Over 60 publications reflect his interdisciplinary approach, spanning moral philosophy, economic theory, and religious studies.

Prof. Schramm advocates for solidarische Bürgergeld (solidarity citizen's income) as a tool for equitable societal structures and critiques modern capitalism through lenses like behavioral economics and Stoic ethics. His leadership positions highlight commitments to academic integrity and ethical research practices.