Cologne University of Catholic Theology. Link to the conference (Chair of Church History, Prof. Dr. Dominik Heringer)
1700 years ago, the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) was the first ecumenical council in church history – an event that continues to have an impact on theology, the church and culture to this day. Under the title FAITH MAKES HISTORY, the Cologne University of Catholic Theology (Kölner Hochschule für Katholische Theologie – KHKT) is hosting an interdisciplinary conference on 19 November 2025 to mark this anniversary. An exchange between biblical studies, church history, systematic theology and ecumenical research will provide a diverse perspective on Christology, highlighting the great relevance of the council for the Christian faith.
Speakers: Prof. Dr Dieter Böhler SJ (PTH Sankt Georgen), Prof. Dr Claus Arnold (Mainz), Prof. Dr. Jan-Heiner Tück (Vienna), Prof. Dr. Stefanos Athanasiou (Munich)
Conference chairs: Prof. Dr. Dominik Heringer, Prof. Dr. Manuel Schlögl (KHKT). The conference will take place in the university auditorium.
