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PD Dr. Thomas Heller is a religious educator and science manager serving as the interim Chair of Practical Theology with a focus on Religious Education at the University of Tübingen’s Faculty of Protestant Theology starting in the summer semester of 2025. He previously held full-time roles as Director of the Research Center for Religion and Education (FZRB) and Head of the Office for Central Committees at the University of Jena. His work spans theology, pedagogy, and societal engagement, addressing contemporary challenges like extremism, advertising’s cultural impact, and religion in popular culture. He co-founded the 'Kurs.B Project' to promote inclusivity in education and has authored/co-edited works in religious pedagogy.
Research Interests:
- Money and advertising’s societal effects
- Extremism and fundamentalism in religious contexts
- Religion’s role in media and popular culture
- Legal and ethical frameworks for religious education
Recent Activities:
- Workshop on 'Utopian Thinking in Theological Crises' at the University of Jena (June 2025)
- Keynote on 'Theology and Pedagogy in Crisis' at Munich’s Ludwig Maximilian University (Jan 2025)
- Conference on 'Neutrality in Democracy' addressing right-wing extremism (Aug 2024)
Grants and Funding: Third-party funding details and CV publications are available via his institutional profiles.
Labs/Initiatives: Founded the FZRB, co-edits book series on religious education, and leads educational programs like 'Kurs.B.'
