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FIIT - Research Center for International and Interdisciplinary Theology, Heidelberg |
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 The "Forschungszentrum für Internationale und Interdisziplinäre Theologie", FIIT (Research Center for International and Interdisciplinary Theology), strengthens interdisciplinary research in academic areas relevant to theology and society. The center has created a network between eleven autonomous research areas, which are headed by researchers from Heidelberg working in theology and neighboring disciplines.
Moreover, since its foundation in 2005 FIIT has developed new forms of international and interdisciplinary research - such as the "Global Network of Research Centers for Theology, Religious and Christian Studies," the transatlantic research project "Images of the Divine and Cultural Identities," and Chinese-German research colloquia.
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 You will find FIIT in Heidelberg's Haupstrasse, Nr. 240. It is located next door to the " Internationales Wissenschaftsforum" below the Heidelberg Castle. Beyond the organization of academic events, FIIT offers a comfortable work environment for visiting scholars. The foundation "Evangelische Stiftung Pflege Schönau" has granted FIIT the right to use the building at Hauptstraße 240. |
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The Founding and Development of FIIT |
 In 2005, the Research Center for International and Interdisciplinary Theology at the University of Heidelberg (Forschungszentrum Internationale und Interdisziplinäre Theologie, or FIIT Heidelberg) was founded, comprising eight research departments at the time. Today, eleven departments develop numerous interconnected individual and joint research programs and projects, several of which will be presented on this website. |
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In March 2006 a conference in Heidelberg marked the beginning of a long-term research cooperation between Chinese and German scholars. Joint meetings will further establish and maintain contacts to Chinese universities, academic institutions and individual scholars. Within this exchange the enormous potential of China's emerging interest in religion, religious studies, and theology has already become visible. At the same time the cooperation offers the opportunity to support Chinese research in religious studies and theology in a critical and constructive manner. |
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Excavations in Jerusalem/Ramat Rahel |
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Dr. Manfred Oeming
For five years theologians from Heidelberg have participated in archeological excavations in Ramat Rahel (Jerusalem), led by Prof. Manfred Oeming. In 2008 they discovered 15 remarkable large silver coins from Second Temple times.
Moreover, the team unearthed a trove of byzantine coins, a royal palace, and an Arabic caravansary. The finds are significant in historical regard, but also for German-Israeli and Jewish-Christian relations. |
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