Symposium Peace Theology: Faith, Peace, and Community in Bielefeld
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Peace Theology as a Living Experience of Faith in the Süsterkirche
In the Bielefeld Süsterkirche, theology, prayer, and social responsibility come together on a day dedicated entirely to reflecting on nonviolence and peace. The Symposium on Peace Theology invites participants to a spiritual community that connects biblical perspectives, systematic reflection, and the question of the church's mission today.
Biblical Impulses that Broaden Horizons
The morning opens with theological lectures on peace, reconciliation, and the Sermon on the Mount. The biblical perspectives create space for a religious experience, where understanding of Scripture and contemporary issues come closely together. Those who participate here experience faith not only as tradition but as a living quest for guidance, comfort, and clarity.
Liturgy of Reflection and Joint Peace Prayer
A special moment of the day is the peace prayer at noon. Between the lectures, a spiritual space emerges where silence, contemplation, and collective petitions come together. This form of liturgy strengthens the connection between theological reflection and lived spirituality.
Systematic Perspectives and Ecclesiastical Responsibility
In the afternoon, systematic questions take center stage: peace activism, theological confession tradition, and active nonviolence are explored from different viewpoints. The round table opens a theological debate that understands church and community as listening, questioning, and co-responsible actors in a time of unrest.
The Süsterkirche as a Place of History and Present
The Süsterkirche in the Bielefeld old town is a historic place with a Protestant-Reformed character. Its history and its role as an open church give the symposium a special atmosphere: dignified, calm, and close to the questions of a vibrant urban community. The venue supports a spiritual concentration that carries the day.
Invitation to Reflect, Pray, and Walk Together
The Symposium on Peace Theology offers a day full of theological depth, spiritual gathering, and shared responsibility. Visitors can expect an inspiring experience of faith with lectures, prayer, encounters, and conversations. Those who wish to experience peace not just as a concept but as a Christian mission should attend this day live in the Süsterkirche.
