June 14, 2024: 2nd Theological Live-rary l KHG
Theological Live-rary Project is the initiative of the Fachgruppe Intercultural Theology, which is funded by the Faculty of Theology and Equal Opportunity and Diversity Unit.
The project aims to enable women to present different theological topics through contemporary real-life interaction.
Women actors “become” living books, sharing their theological experiences. This interactive learning space is designed for women theologians to articulate their theological praxis in one of the specific areas:
1. Engaging African Theology, Women as Preachers of Equality
2. Theology of Struggle by Women in Asian Context
3. Where There Is Justice Among Women in Dalit Faith
4. Believing in Modernity, Women as Ministers and Celebrants
5. Women and Violence, War and Forced Migration
6. Eco-feminism and Eco-Theology
Women actively engage in theological discourse across cultures and diverse faith practices today. The presence of women in Intercultural Theology offers a platform to contribute their theological experiences and endeavors within the Faculty of Theology and across academic disciplines in the University.
The 2nd event of the project will take place on the 14th of June 2 -4 pm at the KHG building (Kurze Str.13, 37073 Göttingen).
 | Theme: Believing in Modernity, Women as Ministers and Celebrants She studied Protestant theology in Göttingen and Marburg, Germany; as well as in Beirut, Lebanon. After completing her studies, she undertook practical education at the Church of Hannover. She was ordained in 2019 and subsequently worked as a pastor in the parish of St. Petri Weende in Göttingen. Additionally, she is pursuing a PhD in Missiology. She strongly believes that women play a vital role in transforming the church into a safer place for everyone. Languages: Deutsch/ English | |
 | Theme: A Long Journey to Gender Justice and Women's Ordination in the Evangelical Churches in Germany She studied Evangelical Theology in Marburg and Heidelberg, specializing as a theologian and church historian. From 2009 to 2021, she served as the program coordinator for the Master's program in "Intercultural Theology" at Georg-August Universität Göttingen. Throughout her tenure, she played a key role in the development of the MA-ICT program and the mentorship of numerous students. Her primary research interests include the church history of Southeast Europe, women, and ministries in the early church, women in the Reformation period, and the history of the ordination of women. Additional publications by her can be found at this link: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/gesamt%c3%bcbersicht/133645.html Languages: Deutsch/ English | |
 | Theme: Engaging with Gender Justice in Ecumenical Institutions She is a member of the Church of South India and the Reformed Church in Germany. Originally from India, she has been living in Hannover since 2016 and works as the Administrator for Projects and Programmes at the World Communion of Reformed Churches. She has lived in India, Germany, and the United States. She has worked with several church ecumenical organizations including Bread for the World, the United Church of Christ, and the World Council of Churches. She is actively involved in the Church with a focus on faith and politics, social justice, and public policy. She is also the founder of an Indian Women's Network in Germany with over 6800 members on Facebook and is actively involved in women's and children's rights. She is a mother of three children and enjoys cooking and playing tennis. Languages: Deutsch/ English/ Hindi/ Telugu |