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Ulshöfer Gotlind is a professor of Protestant Theology with a focus on Diaconal Science and Ethics at the Evangelical University of Darmstadt. Previously, she held positions as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tübingen and served as a visiting scholar at institutions like Union Theological Seminary (New York) and the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa). She earned a Dr. theol. from Heidelberg University and a Habilitation from Tübingen. Her research emphasizes digital ethics, theological responses to technology, and feminist theology.
Education:
- 1993: Master of Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
- 1998: PhD (Dr. theol.), Heidelberg University
- 2013: Habilitation and Venia Legendi, Tübingen University
Research Interests: Her work bridges theology, ethics, and digitalization, addressing topics like AI ethics, media transformation, and gender perspectives in theology. She critiques digital power structures and advocates for socially responsible technological adaptation.
Key Trends in Publications: Recent articles focus on digital ethics (e.g., smart homes for the elderly, AI's theological implications) and interdisciplinary dialogues between religion and economics. She frequently explores ethical frameworks for digital transformation in faith-based contexts.
Awards:
- 2017: Hanns-Lilje Prize for Science
- 2024: Elected President of Societas Ethica
Grants & Advising: Recipient of a DFG Heisenberg Fellowship (2016–2020) for research on digital power ethics. She advises on theological ethics in digital spaces and has mentored numerous academic projects in intergenerational justice and corporate responsibility.
Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research groups on theological media ethics and digitalization at Societas Ethica and collaborates with the Evangelical Academy Frankfurt.
