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Prof. Dr. Traugott Roser | Practical Theology | Cutting-Edge Phenomenological Research Award

Professor für Praktische Theologie at Universität Münster, Germany.

Prof. Dr. Traugott Roser (b. 1964) is a distinguished theologian and professor specializing in Practical Theology and Spiritual Care. Since 2013, he has held a W3 professorship at the University of Münster and serves as the university preacher. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Evangelical Theology and a Habilitation from LMU Munich. His research focuses on pastoral care, palliative care, and ethics in healthcare. He has contributed to numerous interdisciplinary projects and holds leadership roles in theological and ethical organizations. His work integrates spirituality, inclusion, and healthcare, shaping innovative approaches to chaplaincy and pastoral theology. 📖✨

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Suitability for Cutting-Edge Phenomenological Research Award – Prof. Dr. Traugott Roser

Prof. Dr. Traugott Roser is a highly deserving candidate for the Cutting-Edge Phenomenological Research Award due to his groundbreaking work in practical theology, spiritual care, and healthcare ethics. His research explores the lived experiences of chaplaincy, palliative care, and pastoral inclusion, aligning closely with phenomenological methodologies. By investigating spiritual well-being, non-heteronormative clergy, and pastoral care in medical settings, he provides deep insights into human experiences of faith, illness, and inclusion, making significant contributions to both theological and healthcare fields.

Education & Experience 🎓💼

  • Habilitation (2006) – Evangelical Theology, LMU Munich
  • Ph.D. (1997) – Evangelical Theology, LMU Munich (magna cum laude)
  • Master of Arts in Religion (1988) – Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA, USA (Honors in New Testament Theology)
  • Abitur (1984) – Gymnasium Roth (Grade: 1.2)

🔹 Professorships & Teaching:

  • Since 2013 – W3-Professor, Practical Theology, University of Münster
  • 2010-2013 – W2-Professor, Spiritual Care, LMU Munich
  • 2006-2010 – Privatdozent, LMU Munich
  • 2007-2008 – Visiting Professor, McGill University, Canada

🔹 Pastoral & Research Roles:

  • 2000-2007 – Scientific Assistant, Practical Theology, LMU Munich
  • 2004 – Affiliate Scholar, Georgetown University, USA
  • 1996-1999 – Parish Pastor, Munich-Großhadern
  • 1991-1994 – Vicar, Taufkirchen/Vils & Dorfen

Professional Development & Contributions 📚🌍

Prof. Roser has played a pivotal role in developing Spiritual Care in Germany, bridging theology, ethics, and healthcare. His pioneering efforts in palliative care chaplaincy and hospital spiritual support research have influenced policy and practice. As a founding member of ERICH, he fosters international collaboration on chaplaincy in healthcare. He has contributed to church leadership, medical ethics committees, and liturgical studies. His work extends to pastoral inclusion, queer theology, and spiritual well-being in crisis settings. Through his mentorship, he has guided scholars in pastoral care, theology, and ethics, shaping the next generation of practical theologians. 🌟📖

Research Focus 🔬📖

Prof. Roser’s research spans practical theology, spiritual care, and palliative chaplaincy, integrating theology into healthcare ethics and clinical settings. His interdisciplinary projects explore the role of pastoral care in hospitals, spiritual well-being in illness, and the ethics of inclusion. His current DFG-funded study examines the pastoral significance of non-heteronormative clergy. He also leads research on the effectiveness of hospital chaplaincy and the spiritual needs of diverse communities. His scholarship promotes an inclusive, ethical, and compassionate approach to theology in healthcare and end-of-life care, bridging religious, ethical, and medical perspectives. 🏥🙏

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • 2021-2024 – DFG Project Funding: “Queer im Pfarrhaus” (€99,000)
  • 2019 – Offered Chair in Practical Theology, Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau (declined)
  • 2018-2024 – Hospital Chaplaincy Research Grant, Evangelical Churches (€300,000)
  • 2014 – Recognition Award, German Society for Palliative Medicine (€3,000)
  • 2012 – Bavarian Social Affairs Research Grant (€99,000)
  • 2011 – Evangelical Hospice Foundation Grant (€10,000)
  • 2003 – Wichern Award for Diaconal Work 🏅

Publication Top Notes

📖 A Religious Garment for a Marksmen’s Festival? On the Theological Compatibility of Local Festival CultureReligions, 2025, DOI: 10.3390/rel16030372

📖 Psychologische, soziale und spirituelle Aspekte in der PalliativsituationBook Chapter, 2024, DOI: 10.1055/f-0002-0005-b000000789

📖 On the Concepts of Religion and Confessionality for Pastoral Care and Spiritual Care in Interreligious and Intercultural ContextsReligions, 2023, DOI: 10.3390/rel14101319

📖 Ethical Conflicts in Healthcare Chaplaincy: Results of an Exploratory Survey Among Protestant Chaplains in Switzerland, Germany, and AustriaJournal of Religion and Health, 2023, DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01681-8

📖 Indikationenset für Seelsorge: Entwicklung eines Instruments für interprofessionelles Spiritual Care nach der Delphi-MethodikSpiritual Care, 2022, DOI: 10.1515/spircare-2022-0013

📖 Spiritual Care in Qualifizierungskursen für nicht-seelsorgliche BerufeBook, 2019, DOI: 10.17433/978-3-17-034636-9

📖 Palliative Fallbesprechung etablierenBook, 2018, DOI: 10.17433/978-3-17-032991-1

📖 Spiritual CareBook, 2017, DOI: 10.17433/978-3-17-033203-4

📖 Qualifizierungskurs Palliative Care für SeelsorgendeBook, 2010, DOI: 10.17433/978-3-17-026636-0

Traugott Roser | Practical Theology | Cutting-Edge Phenomenological Research Award

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