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Soil, faith and agriculture

What is a responsible theological view of soil? How can the concept of stewardship - widely used by farmers, agricultural scientists and theologians - be enriched and challenged by theological insights? In this seminar, we will explore how science, Christian theology and faith can contribute to a responsible and future-proof approach to soil.

  • Course content

    The seminar is practice-oriented and focuses on the encounter between theory and practice, for example on the farmyard and in the church.

    Dialogue is central: dialogue between students and their different scientific and faith contexts, between systematic and practical theology, between theology and natural sciences, and between theory and practice. The perspectives of farmers, stewards, churchwardens and deacons of churches with farmland, spiritual, natural and social scientists come to the table and we bring them into conversation with each other.

  • Size

    The seminar is 7.5 ECTS.

  • Period

    September to November 2025

  • For who?

    For anyone interested in a theology of the soil.

  • Literature

    Unknown

  • Lecturers

  • Assessment

    Through literature reviews, (possibly) empirical research and reflective assignments, you will develop a theologically grounded vision of responsible land management that is future-proof and appropriate to your own context.