Aktuelles aus Theologie und Religionsforschung

On the occasion of the bestowal of the Bielefeld Science Award to Hans Joas, November 19th a scientific colloquium on the oeuvre of the sociologist was hosted and scientifically coordinated by the Bielefeld University, Heinrich Wilhelm Schäfer, in cooperation with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research Forty high ranking social scientists, philosophers, religious scholars, and theologians discussed central themes of Joas' sociological and philosophical work under the keys of 'creativity', 'self transcendence', and 'conflict'. Four specific areas were addressed by special statements: 'Pragmatism' by Hermann Deuser, 'Normativity' by Lutz Wingert, 'Religion' by Hans G. Kippenberg, and 'War' by Wolfgang Knöbl.