On May 8, 2025, an academic celebration was held at the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Tübingen to mark the 80th birthday of Prof. em. Dr. Ottmar Fuchs. In a festive setting, colleagues and longtime companions paid tribute to the diverse theological work and lasting scholarly significance of the emeritus Professor of Practical Theology.
In front of well over 100 guests, including numerous former colleagues and prominent church representatives — among them the emeritus Bishop Dr. Gebhard Fürst and Auxiliary Bishops Matthäus Karrer, Thomas Maria Renz, and Dr. Gerhard Schneider — Prof. Dr. Saskia Wendel, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. em. Dr. Bernd Jochen Hilberath, speaking on behalf of the emeriti, offered words of greeting. Brief reflections were also shared by Dr. Birgit Hoyer, Prof. Dr. Christian Bauer, and Prof. Dr. Michael Schüßler. Unfortunately, Dr. Dorothee Steiof was unable to attend due to illness.
The highlight of the event was the keynote lecture delivered by Prof. Fuchs himself, entitled: “Dankbarkeit und Mitgefühl. Eine verstörende Dialektik". The musical program for the celebration was provided by Marwan Abado, a singer and oud player based in Vienna.
After the formal part of the event, guests took the opportunity to enjoy the evening with lively conversations and joyful reunions.
(12.05.2025)