Professorship of Theological Ethics and Social Ethics

The Chair of Theological Ethics focuses on the research and teaching of moral theology and social ethics (in particular via the Institute of Social Ethics ISE, which falls under the Chair of Theological Ethics). This includes scholarly reflection on issues at an individual ethical level (moral theology) on the one hand and on ethical topics at a social level (social ethics) on the other, as well as the interaction between both levels.

Within the framework of research and teaching, the Chair of Theological Ethics relies on a variety of methods as well as interdisciplinarity and takes the plurality of ethics into account.

This scientific basis has enabled the Chair of Theological Ethics to become a dialogue partner for politics, business, civil society on a local, regional, national, and international level.

MA Ethics starting HS 2023
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University of Lucerne
Chair of Theological Ethics
Frohburgstrasse 3
P.O. Box
6002 Lucerne
Switzerland

T +41 41 229 52 26 (Administration), Room 3.B42
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Office hours: Tues. 8.00 - 16.30, Wed. and Thurs. 8.00 - 13.00

Media Inquiries: T +41 41 229 52 27
(Melina Faeh, Coordinator Innovation & Communication)
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NEW BOOK: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ETHICS (NOMOS VERLAG)

«Digital Transformation and Ethics’ is a valuable overview of ethical issues in artificial intelligence, their impact on our daily lives and importance for future applications. With this timely analysis, Peter G Kirchschlaeger highlights fundamental questions pertaining to our relationship with technology and its impact on justice, freedom, and human rights.» Ai Weiwei, Artist

«The 15th and 16th century explorers used compass and the stars to navigate. Today’s digital transformation needs solid scientific analysis and ethical frameworks to charter the way forward in complex territories. Peter G Kirchschlaeger's work offers both rigorous science and practical orientations on key legal and policy issues: this framing is important everywhere and particularly in fragile contexts for vulnerable populations.» Dr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

«This book is about fundamental, yet rarely addressed, aspects of the digital journey – ethics and values. Highly valuable for anyone who ambitions to have a positive impact with technology.» Silvio Napoli, Chairman of Schindler Group   Read more

 

ISE Ethick Kirchschläger

Video Portrait of Prof. Dr. Peter G. Kirchschlaeger

What is right? What is good? Insight into Theological Ethics.

EthicsImpulses - Next event on March 6, 2023

Hans Kueng - Weltethos Lecture - Next event on November 27, 2023