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Theologian, Professor for Christian Communication
Country of origin
Germany

Studies in theology, journalism, German language and theatre. Producer at EIKON-Film and editor in chief of “Sonntagsblatt” (Protestant newspaper for Bavaria). From 1997-2001 commissionar of religious programmes in television and radio for the Protestant Churches in Germany (EKD). Since 2001 Professor for Christian Communication at the Theological Faculty of ‘Friedrich Alexander Universität’, Erlangen. Since 1995 member of the jury of the ‚Robert-Geisendörfer-Preis’. She has been speaker of the ‘Wort zum Sonntag’ on German Television and has published various articles and books on religious communication. (Photo: © Erol Gurian)

Current issues

Following the promising nominations, the Oscar ceremony felt like a disappointment. For the first time, the Academy had nominated international films such as “Sentimental Value” from Norway and “Secret Agent” from Brazil in the Best Picture category. Yet in the end, it was American productions that walked away with all the awards.
Film director Selma Vilhunen has won the Church Media Foundation’s 2026 prize for her documentary film 'Gate to Paradise' (Portti Paratiisiin).

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin

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