As Part of the Academic Memorial Event for Prof. Jürgen Moltmann 

 December 4 | 8.15 pm   Theologicum | Lecture Hall 

Moltmann in China — Reception and Dialogue (forthcoming from Routledge)

The book explores the reception of the German theologian Jürgen Moltmann (1926–2024) in the context of Chinese academic theology. The author introduces the reception of Moltmann’s theology in Chinese contexts as a dialogic process of intercultural learning and theological meaning-making, encompassing readings of Western intellectual history, Marxist dialogue, political philosophy, and comparative studies. By thus presenting Moltmann studies in Chinese scholarship as an interactive, interdisciplinary conversation between contemporary Chinese intellectuals and Western Christianity, the present theological reception history argues for the full inclusion and deeper appreciation of Chinese scholarly voices and perspectives in the transmission, reconstruction, and reimagining of contemporary Western theology in Chinese contexts. Featuring a representative array of academic texts on Moltmann in the Chinese academy over the past four decades, the book highlights the unique critical potential of these crosscultural, interdisciplinary exchanges. The book will appeal to academics, postgraduate students, and theologians interested in world Christianity, contextual theology, Jürgen Moltmann, and intercultural dialogue.

About the author

Naomi Thurston is a scholar of contemporary Chinese Christianity based at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Her research focuses on the contributions of Chinese intellectuals to issues in contextual and academic theology and Christian studies. She has translated the writings of contemporary Chinese scholars in the fields of art criticism and Christian thought and currently serves as director of the China Christianity Studies Group and as Associate Editor of Ching Feng: A Journal on Christianity and Chinese Religion and Culture.

"Hölderlin und der heilige Fluss" with the director Dr. Fabien Jégoudez 

December 16, 2025 | 6.30 pm   Villa Köstlin | Common Room

„Hölderlin und der heilige Fluss“ ist ein poetischer Dokumentarfilm. Der Film bietet eine Galerie von Impressionen der schwäbischen Landschaft, der Hölderlin besonders innig verbunden war. Wir nähern uns dem, was Hölderlin gesehen haben dürfte und woraus seine schöpferische Leidenschaft entsprang. Narratives Biopic, poetische Texte und philosophische Überlegungen begleiten uns entlang der drei bedeutendsten Lebensorte des Dichters an den Ufern des Neckars. Die Ergriffenheit angesichts der Natur ist in jedem Moment spürbar. Wir wandeln auf den Spuren Hölderlins, indem wir dem Fluss in Richtung seiner Quelle folgen und werfen dabei einen tiefen Blick ins Herz des Lebens und des Werkes des Dichters. Bedeutende Kenner seines Werks erhellen uns über das Verhältnis zum Fluss, zur Natur, sowie das Leben und das Denken und Dichten Hölderlins. 
Mit: Eva Ehrenfeld, Johann Kreuzer, Florian Mittelhammer, Daniela Übelhör, Klaus-Peter Waldenberger, Melina Wießler. Stimmen: Jochen Hägele, Elke Angelika Wachendorff.

Im Anschluss an die Vorführung des 80-minütigen Films besteht Gelegenheit zur Diskussion mit dem Regisseur des Films, dem Philosophen Dr. Fabien Jégoudez (assoziierter Forscher am CNRS, Paris). 

December 12–13, 2025 | Villa Köstlin (Rümelinstr. 27), Seminar Room | Zoom

Organized by New Horizons Fellow Prof. Naomi Thurston

About
This workshop seeks to bring together and discuss diverse current and emerging approaches in the study of Chinese Christianities employed by scholars based in different parts of the world and working in various disciplines, whether in historical, theological, literary, sociological, or religious studies. The Workshop is jointly organized by the CoF, the Faculty of Protestant Theology; University of Tübingen, the Divinity School of Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); the Center for Christian Studies, Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, CUHK; and the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies, Hong Kong; and promoted by the China Christianity Studies Group (CCSG). 

You are cordially invited to join in presence or online:

To help us with our planning, please register at infospam prevention@cof.uni-tuebingen.de  (you can also request the Zoom link at this address) – thank you!

Further information can be found hier. 

The College of Fellows Lecture Series invites international fellows and Tübingen academics to present their research and network. Every month, fellows and international guest researchers from the University of Tübingen present their research findings. If you are interested, please contact infospam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de 

Cultural and Creative Product Design in Museums 

December 3, 2025 | 6.30 pm Villa Köstlin 

This lecture will explore the design strategies behind successful museum cultural and creative products, focusing on the transformation of heritage into compelling modern goods. It will cover core philosophies and practical methodologies—such as narrative-driven design and cultural element deconstruction—and illustrate their application through an analysis of leading international case studies, demonstrating how effective design bridges museum collections with contemporary audiences.

The CoF Lunch Talk Series invites international fellows and Tübingen researchers to exchange ideas in a relaxed atmosphere during the lunch break. Each month, a fellow presents his or her research. The CoF Lunch Talks take place in the Villa Köstlin. 

The CoF Lunch Talks in the winter term 2025/26 can be found here.