Bent Flemming Nielsen

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Primary fields of research

The genesis and rationality of Karl Barth's theology

The interdisciplinary field of research between Dogmatics and Practical Theology, especially regarding the theory-praxis relation

Liturgical studies including theories of ritual

The liturgical, sacramental and homiletical characteristics of Reformatory theology  

Current research

1. A reevaluation of the role of ritual in Protestantism. Point of departure is an observed dichotomy between theological theories and religious praxis.

2. Theology and history of the Church's liturgy. An educational textbook. 

3. Implied dimensions of praxis in Karl Barth's theology. Contributions to an international group of Barth scholars.

4.The role of the body in creating meaning and experience in liturgy. Contributions to an upcoming international group of researchers dealing with antropology and religion. 

 

Selected publications

1. Published

   Højmessen: Historie og teologi

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 27 Mar 2020, 1 ed. København: Eksistensen. 172 p.

   Research output: Book/Report › Book › Education

2. Published

   På den første dag: Kirkens liturgi - Oldtid og Middelalder

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 19 Jan 2017, 1 ed. København: Eksistensen Akademisk. 440 p.

   Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review

3. Published

   Genopførelser. Ritual, kommunikation og kirke

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 2004, København: Eksistensen. 222 p.

   Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research

4. Published

   Karl Barth

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 2000, 2 ed. København: Eksistensen. 150 p.

   Research output: Book/Report › Book › Communication

5. Published

   Die Rationalität der Offenbarungstheologie: Die Struktur des Theologieverständnisses von Karl Barth

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 1988, 1 ed. Aarhus: Aarhus Universitetsforlag. 238 p.

   Research output: Book/Report › Doctoral thesis › Research

6. Published

   De tre danske nadverritualer - en kortfattet historisk og teologisk udredning

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 15 Oct 2018, Tradition og fornyelse: Teologiske perspektiver på gudstjeneste og liturgi. Enggaard, N. H. & Nøjgaard, R. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Eksistensen, Vol. 1. p. 261 293 p.

   Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research

7. Published

   Liturgik i den praktiske teologi

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 7 Mar 2019, Den praktiske teologi i Danmark 1973-2018.: Festskrift til Hans Raun Iversen. Christoffersen, L., Gregersen, N. H. & Leth-Nissen, K. M. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Eksistensen, Vol. 1. p. 67-80 14 p.

   Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research

8. Published

   Pockets of Order in Which Humans can Flourish

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 18 Sep 2016, Stage/page/play: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Theatre and Theatricality. Kallenbach, U. & Lawaetz, A. (eds.). 1 ed. Copenhagen: Multivers, p. 170-186 17 p. (Multivers Academic).

   Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

9. Published

   Körpervergessenheit? Eine Anfrage an das protestantische Religionsverständnis

   Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 10 Mar 2016, Menschsein und Religion: Anthropologische Probleme und Perspektiven der religiösen Praxis des Christentums. Engemann, W. (ed.). 1 ed. Wien: Vienna University Press, Vol. 1. p. 103-119 17 p. 6

   Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review

10. Published

    Den Praktiske Teologis grundlagsspørgsmål

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 15 Aug 2014, In: Dansk Teologisk Tidsskrift. 77, 2, p. 162-169 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

11. Published

    Erlebnis Predigt im Ritual des Gottesdienstes

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 1 Sep 2014, Erlebnis Predigt: Eine Veröffentlichung des Ateliers Sprache e.V., Braunschweig. Deeg, A. (ed.). Leipzig: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, p. 141-161 21 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review

12. Published

    Liturgical Struggles in the Corona-Crisis

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming & Christoffersen, Mikkel Gabriel, 8 Apr 2020, In: Cursor_ Zeitschrift für explorative Theologie. Viral, Special Issue, 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research

13. Published

    'Og tilmed også Thurneysen'

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 15 Jun 2015, Mellem tiderne - fem dialektiske teologer. Pöder, C. (ed.). København: Eksistensen, p. 99-139 41 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

14. Published

    Ordet, troen og kritikken: N.H. Søe mellem Barth og Luther

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 7 Feb 2013, Lutherbilleder i dansk teologi 1800 - 2000. Gregersen, N. H. (ed.). København: Eksistensen, p. 221 - 237 17 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

15. Published

    Theology as Liturgy? The Practical Dimension of Karl Barth's Thinking

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 2012, Dogmatics after Barth: Facing Challenges in Church, Society and Academy. Thomas, G., Brouwer, R. H. R. & McCormack, B. (eds.). 1. ed. Leipzig: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform, Vol. 1. p. 67-80 14 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

16. Published

    Performativitet, materialitet og emergent betydning: en kort introduktion til Erika Fischer-Lichte

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, Dec 2012, In: Kritisk Forum for Praktisk Teologi. 1, 130, p. 18 - 29 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication

17. Published

    Practical Theology

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 2013, Encyclopedia of Sciences and Religions. Runehov, A. & Oviedo, L. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Science+Business Media, p. 1824 - 1828 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Encyclopedia chapter › Communication

18. Published

    Theologie als kritische Wissenschaft

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 18 Aug 2016, Barth Handbuch. Beintker, M. (ed.). 1 ed. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, p. 410-416 7 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

19. Published

    Ritualization, the Body and the Church: Reflections on Protestant Mindset and Ritual Process

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 2009, Holm/Nielsen/Vedel (2009) Religion, Ritual, Theatre. Holm, B., Nielsen, B. F. & Vedel, K. (eds.). 1 ed. Frankfurt a. M. et al.: Peter Lang, Vol. 1. p. 19-45 25 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research

20. Published

    Beten - und Kanonen kaufen. Evangelium und Gesetz im Zusammenhang von KD II/2 (§§ 36 - 39)

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, 2010, Karl Barth im europäischen Zeitgeschehen (1935 - 1959). Widerstand - Bewährung - Orientierung: Beiträge zum Internationalen Symposion vom 1. bis 4. Mai 2008 in der Johannes a Lasco Bibliotek Emden. Herausgegeben von Michael Beintker, Christian Link und Michael Trowitzsch. 1 ed. Zürich, Vol. 1. p. 109 - 136 28 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research

21. Published

    Kroppen i liturgien: - teologiske og antropologiske perspektiver

    Nielsen, Bent Flemming, Nov 2011, Kroppens teologi - teologiens krop: Artikler redigeret af Kirsten Busch Nielsen og Johanne Stubbe Teglbjærg. Nielsen, K. B. & Teglbjærg, J. S. (eds.). 1 ed. Frederiksberg: Eksistensen, Vol. 1. p. 293 - 314 22 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

22. Published

    Religion, ritual, theatre

    Holm, B., Nielsen, Bent Flemming & Vedel, Karen Arnfred, 2009, 1 ed. Frankfurt, M: Peter Lang. 266 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review