Thomas Weiß

Thomas Weiß is a Professor at the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd, affiliated with Faculty I and the Department of Protestant Theology and Religious Education. His research focuses on systematic theology, religious education, ethics, and the intersection of digital education with democracy education.

• Born: 1 February 1965, Oschatz (Saxony)
• Education: Theology, Philosophy, and Sociology (Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main), PhD (Frankfurt am Main, 1999), Habilitation (2010–2013), Venia Docendi (Vienna, 2014)

His research explores systematic theology through empirical studies, liberation theology, and ethical reasoning. Recent projects address digital education and the role of religion in democracy education.

Key trends in his publications include systematic theology, religious pedagogy, ethical dilemmas, and biblical studies. His work spans empirical research, theological ethics, and interdisciplinary approaches to education.

Thomas Weiß leads the Ecumenical Institute for Theology and Religious Education and oversees projects such as Profun.Dig (funded with €1.7M). Contact: thomas.weiss@ph-gmuend.de.