2014-2017: Various activities

This coming August 26–30, 2026, INSeCT will bring together theologian-representatives from 17 member societies and 4 affiliated societies from different regions of the world to celebrate the Network's 30th anniversary. On August 4,1996, the International Network of Societies of Catholic Theology (INSeCT) was founded and the statutes were drafted and agreed upon by Peter Hünermann, Mário Fabri dos Anjos (Sociedade de Teologia e Ciências de Religio, SOTER, Sao Paul, Brazil), Pa

The unique opportunity of INSeCT to convene its general assembly at the same time as the Holy See’s Dicastery of Culture and Education conference on “The Future of Theology” provided members of the network a rich experience. They were able to learn more about the Dicastery as well as to converse with a broader contingent of scholars from around the world. A highlight of the conference was a special meeting with the late Pope Francis, who invited theologians to continue the ta

The University of Innsbruck invites applications for the position of University Assistant - Dissertation Position. For more details about the position and to submit your application, download the PDF file: Deadline for the online application is February 26, 2026 Note: The University of Innsbruck aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. This particularly applies to leadership positions and academic posts. In cases

The International Network of Societies for Catholic Theology (INSeCT) mourns the passing of Prof. Dr. Peter Hünermann, whose life and work have left an enduring mark on Catholic theology and on INSeCT itself. INSeCT came into being through Dr. Hünermann’s vision to bring Catholic theologians from around the world into deeper communication, dialogue, and collaboration. He served the Network as its President for two terms, from 1996 to 2002. INSeCT extends its deepest condolenc

The Studienjahr (Academic Year in Theology – Jerusalem), run by the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem in cooperation with the Pontifical Athenaeum Sant’ Anselmo in Rome and funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), understands itself as an excellence programme for around 20 German-speaking students of Christian Theology. It consists of two directly consecutive semesters and focuses on biblical studies, ecumenical theology, and interreligious and intercultural question

Am Institut für Bibelwissenschaften und Historische Theologie der Katholisch-Theologischen Fakultät der Universität Innsbruck ist eine Universitätsprofessur für Liturgiewissenschaft gemäß § 98 UG zu besetzen. Das privatrechtliche Arbeitsverhältnis auf Basis des Angestelltengesetzes wird mit der Universität unbefristet eingegangen. Das Beschäftigungsausmaß beträgt 100%. Aufgaben Vertretung des Fachs Liturgiewissenschaft in Forschung und Lehre in seiner vollen Breite. Kooperat

Announcement of the Position of a University Professorship in Liturgical Studies At the Institute for Biblical Studies and Historical Theology of the Catholic-Theological Faculty of the University of Innsbruck, a University Professorship for Liturgical Studies is to be filled in accordance with § 98 of the Austrian Universities Act (UG). The private-law employment relationship, based on the Salaried Employees Act, will be entered into with the university on a permanent ba

Ausschreibung der Stelle einer Universitätsprofessur für Bibelwissenschaft des Neuen Testaments Am Institut für Bibelwissenschaften und Historische Theologie der Katholisch-Theologischen Fakultät der Universität Innsbruck ist eine Universitätsprofessur für Bibelwissenschaft des Neuen Testaments gemäß § 98 UG zu besetzen. Das privatrechtliche Arbeitsverhältnis auf Basis des Angestelltengesetzes wird mit der Universität unbefristet eingegangen. Das Beschäftigungsausmaß

At the Institute for Biblical Studies and Historical Theology of the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Innsbruck, there is an opening for a University Professorship in New Testament Biblical Studies in accordance with § 98 of the Universities Act (UG). The employment relationship under private law, based on the Employees Act, will be entered into on a permanent basis with the University. The position is full-time (100%). Responsibilities Representation of the

Campus Location: Melbourne, Australia Job No: APTAV119903#006 Faculty of Theology & Philosophy are looking for 2 x Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (Historical & Systematic Theology) to join The Institute for Religion & Critical Enquiry Join a mission-driven, world-class faculty (QS Ranked 22nd globally/1st in Australia) in educating the next generation of religious educators ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions 2 x Full