Thorben Alles

Thorben Alles is a research associate at the Department of Systematic Theology within the Protestant Theological Faculty of the University of Bonn. He also holds concurrent research associate positions at the University of Koblenz and the University of Cologne, and pursues a PhD in philosophy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

• Education: Doctorate in Theology (2025, University of Bonn) with a thesis on 'Fundamental Theological Rationality'
• Key Roles: Research associate in systematic theology, member of the DFG-FOR 2686 'Resilience in Religion and Spirituality' project, and contributor to ecumenical research.

His research focuses on theological epistemology, hermeneutics, theories of justification, and intersections between theology and logic. He explores topics like Gödel's ontological proof, peace ethics, and resilience in religious contexts. His recent work examines social transformation, liturgical innovation, and Kantian moral philosophy.

Thorben's publications and lectures emphasize interdisciplinary dialogue, particularly between theology, philosophy, and psychology. He contributes to debates on religious identity crises, theological language, and the ethical implications of resilience research.

He is affiliated with the Ecumenical Institute at the University of Bonn and collaborates with scholars like Prof. Cornelia Richter and Prof. Christoph Demmerling.