Trauma-Sensitive Theology: Community, Healing, and Responsibility in Bochum

Trauma-Sensitive Theology in Bochum: A Day of Healing, Clarity, and Responsibility

In the stillness of Pauluskirche, a faith experience grows, touching heart and mind. This conference creates space for religious experience, spiritual community, and theological reflection on trauma, compulsion to forgive, and abuse of power – focusing on healing, protection, and a credible church.

Why think trauma-sensitively? Faith, Dignity, and Protection

With a professional focus, the foundations of trauma-sensitive theology are explained: What do safe spaces in liturgy and prayer mean? How do we avoid spiritual pressure, especially a compulsion to forgive? What consequences arise for theology, diaconia, and church practice? The exchange promotes reflection, calmness, and a strong sense of community.

In Pauluskirche: History Meets Present

The Protestant Pauluskirche is located right in the center of Bochum. As a city church, it is open daily and is a place of spirituality, silence, and encounter. The motto Pax intrantibus, salus exeuntibus shapes the atmosphere: Arrive peacefully, leave empowered.

Expertise from University, City Church, and City Academy

A network of the Evangelical-Theological Faculty of Ruhr-University Bochum, City Church, and Protestant City Academy invites you. The theological discourse connects biblical interpretation, pastoral care, and practical experience – with particular attention to protection of those affected and power-sensitive language.

Spiritual Experience, Practical Impulses

Lectures and discussions provide concrete impulses for congregations, pastoral care, and educational work. Participants take guidelines for a trauma-sensitive faith practice: mindful language, voluntary rituals, pastoral attitude, transparent responsibility. Thus trust grows – personally, liturgically, and institutionally.

Official Channels

• Protestant Congregation Bochum – District Pauluskirche: No official profile found
• Protestant City Academy Bochum: Information forthcoming

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an intense learning and faith experience in a respectful atmosphere. Experience Pauluskirche as a safe place for dialogical theology, pastoral deepening, and communal hope – live on site.

Sources:

• Bochum Tourism – Event: Trauma-Sensitive Theology (Date, Venue, Organizers)
• Protestant Congregation Bochum – Pauluskirche in the City Center (History, Opening Hours, Profile)
• Open Churches Initiative – Pauluskirche Bochum (Address, Contact Person, Opening Hours)
• Ruhr-University Bochum – Ev.-Theological Faculty Course Directory Summer Semester 2026 (trauma-sensitive exegesis, context)