War in Ukraine: Faculty of Theology panel discussion

The University of Freiburg strongly condemns Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and would also like to further stimulate exchange on this issue. Together with the Faculty of Theology, it is extending an invitation on March 11, 2022 at 2 p.m. to a public online panel discussion on the topic “Putin’s War in Ukraine and the Plight of the People.” Participants will report on the current plight of the people and relief efforts, highlight cultural and political aspects, and question the role of the churches in this war. Members of the media are also cordially invited and are welcome to contact the media spokesperson for interview requests.

Panel discussion participants include:

• Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Cheauré (University of Freiburg, Slavic Studies)
• Halyna Levkiv (University of Freiburg, PhD student at the Faculty of Theology)
• Dr. Oliver Müller (Head of Caritas International)
• Dr. Johannes Oeldemann (Director at the Johann-Adam-Möhler-Institute for Ecumenism, Paderborn)
• Pfr. Petro Svidrun (Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Parish Freiburg) 

Moderation:

• Prof. Dr. Klaus Baumann (University of Freiburg, Catholic Welfare Studies and Christian Social Work)
• Prof. Dr. Ursula Nothelle-Wildfeuer (University of Freiburg, Christian Social Studies)

Event link and registration:
The panel discussion will take place via Zoom: https://uni-freiburg.zoom.us/j/69140275566?pwd=cXl4SmpTazZmeHRUZC9uSkJpdFR6dz09
Password: Ukraine22

Event flyer

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Ursula Nothelle-Wildfeuer
Faculty of Theology – Christian Social Studies
e-mail: ursula.nothelle-wildfeuer@theol.uni-freiburg.de

Prof. Dr. Klaus Baumann
Faculty of Theology – Catholic Welfare Studies and Christian Social Work
e-mail: klaus.baumann@theol.uni-freiburg.de

Media contact:
Bastian Strauch
Office of University and Science Communications
e-mail: bastian.strauch@zuv.uni-freiburg.de
Tel.: 0761 203 4301