Bent Flemming Nielsen

Bent Flemming Nielsen

Professor em., D.D.

  • Karen Blixens Plads 16

    2300 København S

1988 …2019

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Primary fields of research

The genesis and rationality of Karl Barth's theology

The interdisciplinary field of research between Dogmatics and Practical Theology, especially regarding the theory-praxis relation

Liturgical studies including theories of ritual

The liturgical, sacramental and homiletical characteristics of Reformatory theology  

Current research

1. A reevaluation of the role of ritual in Protestantism. Point of departure is an observed dichotomy between theological theories and religious praxis.

2. Theology and history of the Church's liturgy. An educational textbook. 

3. Implied dimensions of praxis in Karl Barth's theology. Contributions to an international group of Barth scholars.

4.The role of the body in creating meaning and experience in liturgy. Contributions to an upcoming international group of researchers dealing with antropology and religion. 

 

Keywords

  • Faculty of Theology