Welcome to the Centre for Theological Gender Studies!

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Feminist Theology and Theological Gender Studies are cross-disciplinary endeavours in theology. They reflect upon the relevance of sex and gender for Biblical, Historical, Systematic and Practical Theology as well as the structures in which theology is practiced. Regarding methods and content, they are situated in theology as well as in gender studies. In the interest of both, they support gender sensitivity and gender equality in theology and in the Church.
Feminist Theology and Theological Gender Studies have a long tradition in Münster. Since the end of the 1970s, there is research and teaching in the field of Feminist Theology at our faculty. Besides the Centre for Theological Gender Studies with a focus on Church History in Bonn, the Centre for Theological Gender Studies in Münster is the only Catholic-theological institution at a university in Germany that reflects on gender-perspectives in all theological disciplines. Moreover, it provides a comprehensive library that is under continuous development in cooperation with the Diocesan Library Münster.

News from the Centre for Theological Gender Studies!

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New Publication: Rainbow Index of Churches in Europe

The new Rainbow Index of Churches in Europe has been released and is available online: Link
It provides a report and an overview on the inclusion of LGBTI persons in various churches across different European countries. Prof. Regina Elsner, a member of the Centre for Theological Gender Studies, is part of the team of authors.

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New Publication by Dr. Ini Dorcas Dah

Dr. Ini Dorcas Dah, Humboldt Fellow at the Centre for Theological Gender Studies has published her book “Gender and Holistic Mission”. It explores the intersection of gender, culture, and Christian mission, focusing on the Lobi/Birifor people of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana. It presents a detailed theological and socio-cultural analysis of marriage practices in the Lobi/Birifor society and their implications for women's empowerment and holistic development.

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Retirement of Marianne Heimbach-Steins

Professor Marianne Heimbach-Steins was emerited on October 1, 2025, after nearly 40 years of working in social ethics. The members of the Centre for Theological Gender Studies would like to express their gratitude for the intense and collaborative research period they shared with her and are delighted that she will remain affiliated with the department for another three years as a senior professor. Among other projects, she will continue to drive forward the creation of a handbook on theological gender studies. You can find impressions from her farewell lecture here.