• Born in 1972, High School diploma 1990, alternative service until 1991
• 1991–1996 Studies of theology at Friedensau Adventist University; Dipl.-Theol.
• 1993–1994 Missionary service in Algiers (Algeria)
• 1997–2003 Lecturer of Theology, Tanzania Adventist College, Arusha, Tanzania (now University of Arusha)
• 2003–2019 Lecturer of Systematic Theology and Mission Studies, Friedensau Adventist University (Theologische Hochschule Friedensau)
• 2005 PhD in Theology and Religious Studies, University of Malawi, Africa. Dissertation: “Christian Remnant – African Folk Church: The History of Seventh-Day Adventism in Tanzania, 1903-1980.”
• 2015–2021 Dean, School of Theology, ThH Friedensau
• 2017 Habilitation, Charles University, Prague, Protestant Theological Faculty.
  Theme of the habilitation thesis: “Interchurch Relations in Seventh-Day Adventist History: A Study in Ecumenics.”
• 2019 Appointment as Professor of Systematic Theology and Adventist Studies
• 2021 Vice Dean, School of Theology, ThH Friedensau

Forschungsinteressen/ Research Interests:

• Ethik, Adventistische Theologie, Soteriologie, Ökumenik, Theologische Hermeneutik, Geschichte der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten, Theologische Implikationen der Relational Models Theory
• Ethics, Adventist Theology, Soteriology, Ecumenics, Theological Hermeneutics, History of Seventh-day Adventists, Theological Implications of Relational Models Theory

Gegenwärtige Projekte / Current Projects:

• Adventist Ethics. See description below.

Beendete Projekte / Completed Projects

• Seventh-day Adventists and their Relationship with other Christians. Habilitationsschrift / Habilitation thesis: „Interchurch Relations in Seventh-Day Adventist History: A Study in Ecumenics“ (Veröffentlichung / publication). Abgeschlossen 2016 / completed 2016. See description below / Beschreibung s.u.
• Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists. Regional editor for the “Inter-Europe” territory: coordination of the writing of about 300 historical articles on topics related to 20 countries in Europe with a team of about 50 authors and one managing researcher (2015-2020).
• Adventism in Tanzania. Doctoral dissertation: Höschele, Stefan. Christian Remnant – African Folk Church: Seventh-Day Adventism in Tanzania, 1903–1980. Studies in Christian Mission 34. Leiden: Brill, 2007.

Sonstige Tätigkeiten / Other Activities

• Secretary-Treasurer, EASTRS (European Adventist Society of Theology and Religious Studies)
• Leiter des Instituts für adventistische Geschichte und Theologie der Theologischen Hochschule Friedensau / Director of the Institute of Adventist Studies, Friedensau Adventist University

Research Project: Adventist Ethics

Description and Goal

A bibliography of Adventist Ethics will be provided soon.

Invitation to Exchange Ideas

I am happy to exchange ideas with researchers interested in the history of Adventist ethics, theological foundations of Adventist ethics, and those examining related themes (e.g. Adventism and culture, Adventist anthropology, philosophical aspects of Adventist theology). Please contact me by e-mail.

Forthcoming

Höschele, Stefan. “Apocalyptic Eschatology and Adventist Ethics.” In The Kingdom of God is at Hand: Adventist Interpretations of Biblical Apocalypticism, ed. by Rolf Pöhler and Kerstin Maiwald. Adventistica: Studies in Adventist History and Theology – New Series 4. Friedensau: Institute of Adventist Studies, forthcoming 2022.

Maiwald, Kerstin, and Stefan Höschele. “Military Service.” Seventh-day Adventist International Biblical-Theological Dictionary. Forthcoming.

Maiwald, Kerstin, and Stefan Höschele. “Pacifism.” Seventh-day Adventist International Biblical-Theological Dictionary. Forthcoming.

Published Already

(for more details and other publications, see below)

Edited Books

• Hasel, Frank M., Barna Magyarosi, and Stefan Höschele, eds. Adventists and Military Service: Biblical, Historical, and Ethical Perspectives. Produced by the Biblical Research Institute of the Inter European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Madrid: Safeliz, 2019.
• Badenas, Roberto, and Stefan Höschele, eds. Die Ehe: Biblische, theologische und pastorale Aspekte. Studien zur adventistischen Ethik 1. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2010.

Journal Issues

• Editor of Spes Christiana Band / vol. 24/2013:Valuegenesis Europe
• Editor of Spes Christiana Band / vol. 20/2009: Schwerpunkt / Main theme: Werte – Wandel und Kontinuität [Values - Change and Continuity]

Articles and Book Contributions

• Höschele, Stefan. “Menschenrechte: Zur adventistischen Positionierung [Human Rights: On the Adventist Position].” Materialdienst des konfessionskundlichen Instituts Bensheim. 72.3 (2021), 122–126.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Adventist Ethics? Laying the Groundwork for an Evolving Field.” Spes Christiana 31.1 (2020), 5–40.  Download
• Höschele, Stefan, and Kerstin Maiwald. “Appendix I: Official Seventh-day Adventist Statements on Noncombatancy, War, and Peace.” In: Hasel, Frank M., Barna Magyarosi, and Stefan Höschele, eds. Adventists and Military Service: Biblical, Historical, and Ethical Perspectives. Produced by the Biblical Research Institute of the Inter European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Madrid: Safeliz, 2019, 201–204.
• Höschele, Stefan, and Kerstin Maiwald. “Appendix II: Bibliography of Seventh-day Adventist Literature on Peace, War and Military Service.” In: Hasel, Frank M., Barna Magyarosi, and Stefan Höschele, eds. Adventists and Military Service: Biblical, Historical, and Ethical Perspectives. Produced by the Biblical Research Institute of the Inter European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Madrid: Safeliz, 2019, 205–217.
• Höschele, Stefan. “To Baptize or Not to Baptize? Adventists and Polygamous Converts.” Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology 34.1 (2015): 35–50.
• Höschele, Stefan. “An Emerging Genre: Adventist Denominational Statements and Their Theological Implications.” Spes Christiana 17 (2006): 29–50.

Popular Articles

• Höschele, Stefan. “Nicht alles, aber unverzichtbar: Vier gute Gründe für die zehn guten Gebote [Not All, but Indispensable: Four Good Reasons for the Ten Good Commandments].” Adventisten heute, August 2017, 10–11.
• Erster Entwurf des vom Fachbereich Theologie der Theologischen Hochschule erarbeiteten Textes “Flucht, Migration und christlicher Dienst: Eine theologische Handreichung zur Orientierung,” geschrieben für die Freikirche der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten in Deutschland, 2017. Download
• Höschele, Stefan. “Justice for All.” [On Fundamental Belief 19.] Adventist World, June 2016, 22–23.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Viermal gerecht: Warum wir Gerechtigkeit so unterschiedlich verstehen [Four Times Just: Why we Understand Justice in so Diverse Ways].” Dialog Nr. 3, Juli 2015, 8.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Living in a World of War and Violence: What Should a Christian Do?” Dialogue 20.1 (2008): 5–7. [Also in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.]

Updated: 1/2024

A. Monographien / Monographs
B. Herausgeberschaft / Edited Books
C. Aufsätze in wissenschaftlichen Zeitschriften; Beiträge zu Sammelbänden / Articles in Academic Journals and Chapters in Books
D. Rezensionen / Book Reviews
E. Sonstige Veröffentlichungen und Manuskripte / Other Publications and Manuscripts
F. Zeitschriftenherausgabe / Journal Editor
G. Vorträge / Presentations
H. Nichtwissenschaftliche Veröffentlichungen / Non-Academic Publications
I.  Anderes / Other Items

A. MONOGRAPHIEN / MONOGRAPHS

1. Höschele, Stefan. Adventist Interchurch Relations: A Study in Ecumenics. Kirche - Konfession - Religion 84. Göttingen: V&R unipress, 2022.

Review: Klingbeil, Gerald. Adventist Review, May 2023, 70–71.

2. Höschele, Stefan. Interchurch and Interfaith Relations: Seventh-day Adventist Documents. Adventistica 10. Frankfurt a.M.: Lang, 2010.

Review: Mohr, Jens. Jahrbuch für evangelikale Theologie 26 (2012): 338–340.
Review: Creemers, Jelle. One in Christ 46.2 (2012): 356–357.
Review: E[gender], N[icolas]. Irénikon 86.3–4 (2013): 609–610.
Review: Burzo, Emanuil Dinu. Review of Ecumenical Studies Sibiu, 6.2 (2014): 312–313.
Review: Burton, Kevin. Andrews University Seminary Studies 52.2 (2014): 355–357.
Review: Petre, Adrian. TheoRhema 9.2 (2014): 155–159.

3. Höschele, Stefan. Christian Remnant – African Folk Church: Seventh-Day Adventism in Tanzania, 1903–1980. Studies in Christian Mission 34. Leiden: Brill, 2007.

Review: Giraud, Pierre-Amiel, and Marc Spindler. Histoire et Missions Chrétiennes, no. 4 (2007): 211–214.
Review: Staples, Russell L. International Bulletin of Missionary Research 32.3 (2008): 162–163.
Review: Koning, Danielle. Exchange 38.1 (2009): 113–114.
Review: Schantz, Borge. Missiology 37.1 (2009): 112–114.
Review: Nderitu, Anthony. Religion & Theology 17.1/2 (2010): 163–165.
Review: Muneja, Mussa. Andrews University Seminary Studies 50.2 (2012): 313–316.

4. Höschele, Stefan. From the End of the World to the Ends of the Earth: The Development of Seventh-Day Adventist Missiology. Nürnberg: Verlag für Theologie und Religionswissenschaft, 2004. [Published with the same title as: Kachere Studies 6, Zomba: Kachere Series (University of Malawi), 2004.]  Download

Review: Verster, Pieter. Missionalia 33.3 (2005): 541.

B. Herausgeberschaft / Edited Books

1. Höschele, Stefan, and Chigemezi N. Wogu, eds. Contours of European Adventism: Issues in the History of the Denomination on the Old Continent. Adventistica: Studies in Adventist History and Theology – New Series 2. Friedensau: Institute of Adventist Studies, 2020.
2. Hasel, Frank M., Barna Magyarosi, and Stefan Höschele (eds.). Adventists and Military Service: Biblical, Historical, and Ethical Perspectives. Produced by the Biblical Research Institute of the Inter European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Madrid: Safeliz, 2019.
3. Badenas, Roberto, and Stefan Höschele, eds. Die Ehe: Biblische, theologische und pastorale Aspekte. Studien zur adventistischen Ethik 1. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2010.
4. Lakkis, Stephen, Stefan Höschele, and Steffi Schardien, eds. Ökumene der Zukunft: Hermeneutische Perspektiven und die Suche nach Identität. Beihefte zur Ökumenischen Rundschau 81. Frankfurt a. M.: Lembeck, 2008.
5. Hartlapp, Johannes, and Stefan Höschele, eds. Geschichte, Gesellschaft, Gerechtigkeit: Festschrift für Baldur Pfeiffer. Berlin: Frank & Timme, 2007.

C. Aufsätze in wissenschaftlichen Zeitschriften, Beiträge zu Sammelbänden / Articles in academic journals and chapters in books

1. Höschele, Stefan. “On the Moral Implications of the Sanctuary Teaching.” Spes Christiana 34.2 (2023), 95–122. Download
2. Höschele, Stefan. “Verantwortung für Leben und Tod? Eine adventistische Perspektive zur Sterbehilfe.” Glauben heute: Theologische Impulse. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2023, 37–64. Download
3. Höschele, Stefan. “Adventistische Eschatologie: Voraussetzungen, Themen und Entwicklungen.” In Glauben heute: Theologische Impulse. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2022, 33–43. Download
4. Höschele, Stefan. “On Loving Neighbours and Others: Effective Altruism and Christian Ethics in a Relational Models Theory Perspective.” In: Effective Altruism and Religion: Synergies, Tensions, Dialogue. Ed. by Dominic Roser, Stefan Riedener, and Markus Huppenbauer. Religion – Wirtschaft – Politik 23. Baden-Baden: Nomos, 2022, 147–167. Download
5. Höschele, Stefan. “Adventist Orthodoxy Codified: The Fundamental Beliefs of 1931.” Spes Christiana 32.2, 2021, 107‒134.  Download
6. Höschele, Stefan. “Heilsgeschichte: Adventistische Perspektiven, Motive und Traditionen.” In Glauben heute: Theologische Impulse. [Ed. by Jens Mohr.] Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2021, 95–114. Download
7. Höschele, Stefan. “Menschenrechte: Zur adventistischen Positionierung.” Materialdienst des konfessionskundlichen Instituts Bensheim 72.3 (2021), 122–126. Cf.: Höschele, Stefan. “Menschenrechte: Zur adventistischen Positionierung.” Freikirchenforschung 31 (2022), 148–158. [Vollversion der gekürzten Version im  Materialdienst.]
8. Höschele, Stefan. “The 1872 Declaration of Fundamental Principles: On the Contextual-Theological Significance of Adventism’s First Statement of Beliefs.” Spes Christiana 31.2 (2020): 25–46. Download
9. Höschele, Stefan. “Adventist Ethics? Laying the Groundwork for an Evolving Field.” Spes Christiana 31.1 (2020), 5–40.  Download
10. Höschele, Stefan. “The Adventist Encounter with Free and State Churches on the Old Continent.” In Contours of European Adventism: Issues in the History of the Denomination on the Old Continent, eds. Stefan Höschele and Chigemezi N. Wogu. Adventistica: Studies in Adventist History and Theology – New Series 2. Friedensau: Institute of Adventist Studies, 2020, 301–312. Download
11. Höschele, Stefan. “Rediscovering Christian Tradition: Dialogue and the Development of Adventist Theology.” Communio Viatorum 60.1 (2018): 5–27. Download
12. Höschele, Stefan. “Reform, Reformation – Protest, Protestant: Adventist Terminology and Rhetoric.” In Perceptions of the Protestant Reformation in Seventh-day Adventism. Ed. By Rolf Pöhler. Adventistica: Studies in Adventist History and Theology – New Series 1. Friedensau: Institute of Adventist Studies, 2018, 13–29. Download
13. Höschele, Stefan. “Bert Beverly Beach: Bridge Builder.” Communio Viatorum 57.2 (2015): 167–180. Download
14. Höschele, Stefan. “To Baptize or Not to Baptize? Adventists and Polygamous Converts.” Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology 34.1 (2015): 35–50. Download
15. Höschele, Stefan. “Die deutsche adventistische Weltmission bis zum Zweiten Weltkrieg.” In Adventhoffnung für Deutschland: Die Mission der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten von Conradi bis heute. Ed. by Daniel Heinz and Werner E. Lange. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2014, 113–126.
16. Höschele, Stefan. “The Remnant Concept in Early Adventism: From Apocalyptic Antisectarianism to an Eschatological Denominational Ecclesiology.” Andrews University Seminary Studies 51.2 (2013): 267–300. Download
17. Höschele, Stefan. “Defining Ecumenics Fifty Years after Mackay.” Communio Viatorum 55.2 (2013): 105–136. Download
18. Höschele, Stefan. “Mission and Interchurch Relations: Separate, Connected, Blended? Insights for Contemporary Adventist Theological Education.” Journal of Adventist Mission Studies 9.1 (2013): 105–115.
19. Höschele, Stefan. “Eschatology and Theological Dialogue: Insights from Adventist Interchurch Conversations.” One in Christ 47.1 (2013): 29–51. Download
20. Höschele, Stefan. “What’s in a Name? Identity Construction and Denominational Designations: A Case Study of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.” Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary 15.1 (2012): 87–103.
21. Höschele, Stefan. “On the Ecumenical and Separating Potential of Revivals: A Case Study of the Millerite Movement.” In Mission und Einheit: Gemeinsames Zeugnis getrennter Kirchen? – Mission and Unity: Common Witness of Separated Churches? Ed. by Peter de Mey, Andrew Pierce, and Oliver Schuegraf. Leipzig: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, 2012, 337–355. Download
22. Höschele, Stefan. “Chancen und Grenzen interkonfessioneller Zusammenarbeit.” In Glauben heute. Ed. by Eli Diez. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2012, 51–64.
23. Höschele, Stefan. “The Emerging Adventist Theology of Religions Discourse: Participants, Positions, Particularities.” In Bruce Bauer, ed., Passionate Reflection [Festschrift in Honour of Jerald Whitehouse]. Andrews University Mission Studies 8. Berrien Springs: Department of World Mission, Andrews University, 2011, 355–376. Download
24. Höschele, Stefan. “Adventistische interkonfessionelle Dialoge.” Spes Christiana 21 (2010): 139–154. Download
25. Höschele, Stefan. “From Mission Comity to Interdenominational Relations: The Development of the Adventist Statement on Relationships with Other Christian Churches.” In Borge Schantz and Reinder Bruinsma, eds., Exploring the Frontiers of Faith: Festschrift in Honour of Dr. Jan Paulsen. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2010, 389–404. Download
26. Höschele, Stefan. “Constructions of Catholicity and Denominational Particularity: Key Stations in the Seventh-Day Adventist Doctrinal Journey.” In Leo J. Koffeman, ed., Christian Traditions between Catholicity and Particularity. Frankfurt a.M.: Lembeck, 2009, 131–147.
27. Höschele, Stefan. “Sola Experientia Facit Theologum? The Role of Empirical Study in Systematic Theology.” Spes Christiana 20 (2009): 141–152. Download
28. Höschele, Stefan. “Gaststatus als Modell von Ökumenizität? Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten und die Arbeitsgemeinschaft christlicher Kirchen in Deutschland – Hintergründe, Entwicklungen und Einsichten.” Freikirchenforschung 18 (2009): 188–204. Download
29. Höschele, Stefan. “On Sabbath Keeping and Sabbath Theology among Younger African Churches.” Spes Christiana 18–19 (2007–2008): 39–52. Download
30. Höschele, Stefan, “Das Global Christian Forum: ‘Forum’ als Paradigma für die Zukunft der Ökumene?” In Stephen Lakkis, Stefan Höschele, and Steffi Schardien, eds. Ökumene der Zukunft. Beihefte zur Ökumenischen Rundschau 81. Frankfurt a. M.: Lembeck, 2008, 117–133. Download English translation: “The Global Christian Forum: ‘Forum’ as a Paradigm for the Future of Ecumenism?”  Download
31. Höschele, Stefan. “Religious Critique Discourses as Community Quarrels: Friction of Values as Expressed by Tanzanian Adventists.” Religion and Theology 14.3–4 (2007): 244–264. Downloads
32. Höschele, Stefan. “Culture Change and Christianity in Africa.” In Johannes Hartlapp and Stefan Höschele, eds. Geschichte, Gesellschaft, Gerechtigkeit: Festschrift für Baldur Pfeiffer. Berlin: Frank & Timme, 2007, 127–139. Downlad
33. Höschele, Stefan. “Insights from the Sociology of Religion for Movements to Christ among Muslims.” Journal of Adventist Mission Studies 3.1 (2007): 79–99.
34. Höschele, Stefan. “An Emerging Genre: Adventist Denominational Statements and Their Theological Implications.” Spes Christiana 17 (2006): 29–50. Download
35. Höschele, Stefan. “Polygamy among the Tanzanian Maasai and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church: Reflections on a Missiological and Theological Problem.” Journal of Adventist Mission Studies 2.1 (2006): 44–56. Download
36. Höschele, Stefan. “Elizaphan Bwirima Wanjara”; “Simeon Dea Otieno”; “Petro Kime Risase”; “Ernst Kotz”; “Paulo Saburi Kilonzo”; “Haruni Kija Mashigan”; “Paulo Kajiru Mashambo”. 7 Articles included in the Dictionary of African Christian Biography in 2005–2006. Online: http://www.dacb.org.
37. Höschele, Stefan. “When Weekly Worship is Not Enough: The Tanzanian Adventist Makambi Celebration – an Example of Inculturation ‘from Below.’” Spes Christiana 15–16 (2004–2005): 132–146. Download
38. Höschele, Stefan. “Interpreting African Adventism: In Search of a Paradigm.” In Misión y contextualización: Llevar el mensaje bíblico a un mundo multicultural. Ed. by Gerald A. Klingbeil. Libertador San Martín, Entre Ríos: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata (River Plate Adventist University Press), 2005, 91–112. Download
39. Höschele, Stefan. “Wie muss, soll, kann oder darf man vom Tod Jesu reden? Deutung und Bedeutungen des Kreuzes.” Stufen 33.3–4 (2004): 158–184. Download
40. Höschele, Stefan. “Religion in Afrika: Reflexionen über eine wesentliche gesellschaftliche Kraft.” In Religion als gesellschaftliche Kraft: Interdisziplinäre Beiträge zu Religion und Gesellschaft. Ed. by Bernhard Oestreich. Frankfurt a. M.: Lang, 2004, 155–174.
41. Höschele, Stefan. “Missionare der Zweidrittelwelt im gegenwärtigen globalen adventistischen Kontext.” In Identität und Mission: Gemeinde an der Schwelle zum 21. Jahrhundert. Festschrift für Winfried Noack, Friedensau, zum 70. Geburtstag 1998. Ed. by Walter Bromba and Christian Noack. Frankfurt a. M.: Bromba, 2000, 121–136.

D. Rezensionen / Book Reviews

1. Höschele, Stefan. Review of Frank Hasel. Living for God: Reclaiming the Joy of Christian Virtue. Nampa: Pacific Press, 2020. Spes Christiana 33.1, 2022, 137‒139. Download
2. Höschele, Stefan. Rezension Christian Feichtinger. Das geheiligte Leben: Körper und Identität bei den Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten. Kirche – Konfession – Religion 72. Göttingen: V & R unipress, 2020. 241 Seiten. Spes Christiana 31.2, 2020, 186‒190.
3. Höschele, Stefan. Review of Gilbert Valentine. J. N. Andrews: Mission Pioneer, Evangelist, and Thought Leader. Nampa: Pacific Press, 2019. Spes Christiana 31.1 (2020), 164–171.
4. Höschele, Stefan. Review of The Ellen G. White Letters and Manuscripts. Vol. 1: 1845–1958. Hagerstown: Review and Herald, 2014. Freikirchenforschung 24 (2015): 435–439.
5. Höschele, Stefan. Review of Denomination: Assessing an Ecclesiological Category, ed. by Paul M. Collins and Barry Ensign-George. Ecclesiological Investigations 11. London/New York: T&T Clark, 2011. Andrews University Seminary Studies 51.2 (2013): 319–322.
6. Höschele, Stefan. Review of The Gospel among the Nations: A Documentary History of Inculturation by Robert A. Hunt. The American Society of Missiology Series 46. Maryknoll: Orbis, 2010. Mission Studies 29.1 (2012): 138–139.
7. Höschele, Stefan. Rezension / Review of Charisma and Routinisation in a Millennialist Community: Seventh-day Adventist Identity by Richard Bowen Ferret. Lewiston: Mellen, 2008. Freikirchenforschung 20 (2011): 309–312 [in German].
8. Höschele, Stefan. Rezension / Review of Parochialism, Pluralism, and Contextualization: Challenges to Adventist Mission in Europe (19th–21st Centuries), ed. by David J. B. Trim and Heinz Daniel. Adventistica 9. Frankfurt a.M.: Lang, 2010. Freikirchenforschung 20 (2011): 312–316 [in German].
9. Höschele, Stefan. Review of Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten im Nationalsozialismus by Johannes Hartlapp. Göttingen: Kirche – Konfession – Religion 53. Göttingen: V&R unipress, 2008. Andrews University Seminary Studies 48.2 (2010): 328–331.
10. Höschele, Stefan. Review of African Identities and World Christianity in the Twentieth Century, ed. by Klaus Koschorke in cooperation with Jens Holger Schjørring. Studies in the History of Christianity in the Non-Western World 10. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2005. Mission Studies 25.1 (2008): 138–139.
11. Höschele, Stefan. Review of The Road to Clarity: Seventh-Day Adventism in Madagascar by Eva Keller. New York/Houndmills: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005. Andrews University Seminary Studies 44.2 (2006): 368–370.
12. Höschele, Stefan. Review of Biblical Hebrew: A Simplified Grammar by James C. Bangsund. Makumira Text Book Series 2. Makumira: The Research Institute of Makumira University College, 2001. Africa Theological Journal 25.1 (2002): 114–115.

E. Sonstige Veröffentlichungen und Manuskripte / Other Publications and Manuscripts

1. Höschele, Stefan, & Kerstin Maiwald. „Vorstellungen vom Himmel im Christentum (Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten).“ Braunschweiger Beiträge 166-2 (2022), 94.
2. Höschele, Stefan, & Kerstin Maiwald. “Appendix I: Official Seventh-day Adventist Statements on Noncombatancy, War, and Peace.” In: Hasel, Frank M., Barna Magyarosi, and Stefan Höschele (eds.). Adventists and Military Service: Biblical, Historical, and Ethical Perspectives. Produced by the Biblical Research Institute of the Inter European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Madrid: Safeliz, 2019, 201–204. Download
3. Höschele, Stefan, & Kerstin Maiwald. “Appendix II: Bibliography of Seventh-day Adventist Literature on Peace, War and Military Service.” In: Hasel, Frank M., Barna Magyarosi, and Stefan Höschele (eds.). Adventists and Military Service: Biblical, Historical, and Ethical Perspectives. Produced by the Biblical Research Institute of the Inter European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Madrid: Safeliz, 2019, 205–217. Download
4. Höschele, Stefan. “Einleitung.” In Roberto Badenas and Stefan Höschele, eds., Die Ehe: Biblische, theologische und pastorale Aspekte. Studien zur adventistischen Ethik 1. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2010, 7–13.
5. Höschele, Stefan. “Theologie auf dem Weg: Zwanzig Jahre Spes Christiana.” Spes Christiana 20 (2009): 5–10.
6. Höschele, Stefan, and Gwen Bryde. “Multireligiöse Kontexte und das Konzert der Kirchen: Bericht von der 19. Jahrestagung der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Ökumenische Forschung (AÖF) vom 11. bis 13. Januar 2008 in der Missionsakademie Hamburg.” Ökumenische Rundschau 57.2 (2008): 233–237.
7. Asmus, Sören, and Stefan Höschele. “Ökumenische Hermeneutik zwischen Kontextualität und Konfessionalität: Bericht von der 18. Jahrestagung der Arbeitsgemeinschaft ökumenische Forschung in Hamburg, Dezember 2006.” Ökumenische Rundschau 56.3 (2007): 393–400.

F. Zeitschriftenherausgabe / Journal Editor

Spes Christiana: A Journal of Theology. Published by Theologische Hochschule Friedensau (Germany), Newbold College (Bracknell, England), and Faculté adventiste de théologie (Collonges-sous-Salève, France). Editor, 2006–2019 (vols. 17 to 30).

1. Band / Vol. 25-30/2014-2019: Sammelband / Various themes
2. Band / Vol. 24/2013: Valuegenesis Europe
3. Band / Vol. 22-23/2011-2012: Society of Adventist Philosophers Symposium “Athens and Jerusalem Revisited” * u.a. Artikel / and other articles
4. Band / Vol. 21/2010: Festgabe für Hans Heinz / Issue Dedicated to Hans Heinz
5. Band / Vol. 20/2009: Schwerpunkt / Main theme: Werte – Wandel und Kontinuität
6. Band / Vol. 18-19/2007-2008: Schwerpunkte / Main themes: Sabbat * Heilsvorstellungen
7. Band / Vol. 17/2006: Schwerpunkt / Main theme: Christliche und Konfessionelle Identität

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies. A journal published by the International Fellowship of Adventist Mission Studies, Berrien Springs, USA. Contributing editor, 2007–.

G. Unveröffentlichte Vorträge / Unpublished Presentations

1. Apocalyptic Eschatology and Adventist Ethics. Symposium, Institute of Adventist Studies, Friedensau, April 28, 2021. Paper download - PowerPoint download.
2. “Dem Islam” begegnen. Workshop, Adventgemeinde Berlin-Marzahn, 13. Februar 2016.
3. Gottesdienst: Was ist das? Vortrag, Ältestentagung, Berlin-Mitteldeutsche Vereinigung der Freikirche der STA, Friedensau, 21. Februar 2015.
4. Gottesdienst, Kommunikation und Kultur. Vortrag, Ältestentagung, Berlin-Mitteldeutsche Vereinigung der Freikirche der STA, Friedensau, 22 Februar 2015.
5. Die Religionen – Herausforderungen für Glauben und Mission. Workshop, Sommerakademie Friedensau, 2. August 2013.
6. Ein Friedensauer Pionier der Mission und Ethnologie: Ernst Kotz. Vortrag bei der Immatrikulationsfeier, Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, 7. Oktober 2013.
7. Bibelgespräch interkulturell: Stolpersteine und Chancen. Wie lassen sich die kulturellen Prägungen der Gesprächsteilnehmer nutzen? Vortrag, Adventgemeinde Augsburg, 13. März 2010 (und Greiz 2011, Friedensau 2012, Hamburg-Barmbek 2013, Bochum 2013, Hannover 2014).
8. Höschele, Stefan. “Intelligo ut credas: Zur Interpretation der Hermeneutikgeschichte.” Vortrag, Pastorentagung des Süddeutschen Verbandes der Freikirche der STA, Darmstadt, 3. Juli 2009.
9. Muster adventistischer interkonfessioneller Beziehungen: Chancen, Grenzen und Logik. Vortrag, Institut für Weiterbildung der Freikirche der STA, Friedensau, 23.–26.2.2009.
10. On Ecumenical Scepticism. Presentation at Arbeitsgemeinschaft Ökumenische Forschung / Ecumenical Research Forum, Missionsakademie Hamburg, Nov. 29, 2008.
11. Protest! Fünf Gründe, warum Christen kulturkritisch sind. Theologisches Gespräch, Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, 28. Okt. 2008.
12. How to Handle Hot Potatoes: Living and Serving God in a Culture Other than Your Own. Presentation, Seventh-day Adventist World Conference on Youth and Community Service, Taipei, Taiwan, January 1–5, 2008.
13. Höschele, Stefan. “Gewichtung von Glaubenslehren?” Vortrag, Pastorentagung der Mitteldeutschen Vereinigung der Freikirche der STA, Waldpark/Hohenfichte, 20.-21.09.2006. Überarbeitet 2013.
14. The Many Names of Salvation: Towards an Inventory of Soteriological Terminology. Presentation at the Biennial Conference of the Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians, Prague, August 5, 2006. Later version: The Many Names of Salvation: On the Usefulness of a Soteriological Inventory. Download
15. Gemeinde, Werte und Mission. Referat bei der Pastorentagung der Mitteldeutschen Vereinigung, Freikirche der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten, 21. Sept. 2006.
16. Was sind Werte? Einige Ansätze und ein Modell. Referat bei der Pastorentagung der Mitteldeutschen Vereinigung, Freikirche der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten, 21. Sept. 2006.
17. Was weiß der Mensch? Über Meinung, Wissen und Wissenschaft. Vortrag, Tag der Offenen Tür, Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, 21. Mai 2006.
18. Übergestülpter Glaube? Friedensauer Missionare, koloniales Christentum und afrikanische Religiosität. Tag der offenen Tür, Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, 16. Mai 2004.
19. Some Aspects of the History of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Africa and Lessons from them for Adventist Ministry and Mission in Africa in the Beginning of the 21st Century. All Africa Bible Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya, March 21-25, 2000.

H. Ausgewählte nichtwissenschaftliche Veröffentlichungen / Selected non-academic publications

1. Höschele, Stefan. „Widerstand oder Ergebung? Gedanken zur Friedensethik in Kriegszeiten.“ Miteinander (Mitteilungsblatt Berlin-Mitteldeutsche Vereinigung), 3/2022 (Juli–September), 2. [Zum Thema Waffenlieferungen aus adventistischer Sicht.]
2. Höschele, Stefan. “Mission und Ethik: Das Evangelium moralisch integer verkündigen.” Adventisten heute, Oktober 2021, 8–9. Download
3. Höschele, Stefan. “Sabbat halten – Zeit gestalten: Warum der Sabbat heute relevanter ist denn je.” Adventisten heute, August 2018, 8–9. Download
4. Höschele, Stefan. “Nicht alles, aber unverzichtbar: Vier gute Gründe für die zehn guten Gebote.” Adventisten heute, August 2017, 10–11. Download
5. Höschele, Stefan. “Ready to Serve?” Adventist World, August 2017, 14–15.
6. Höschele, Stefan. “Justice for All.” [On Fundamental Belief 19.] Adventist World, June 2016, 22–23.
7. Höschele, Stefan. “Viermal gerecht: Warum wir Gerechtigkeit so unterschiedlich verstehen.” Dialog Nr. 3, Juli 2015, 8. Download
8. Höschele, Stefan. “‘Erfolgsstory’ des Christentums? Einsichten aus der Missionsgeschichte Afrikas.” Dialog Nr. 1, Jan-Febr. 2012, 9.
9. Höschele, Stefan. “Living in a World of War and Violence: What Should a Christian Do?” Dialogue 20.1 (2008): 5–7. Download [Also in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.]
10. Höschele, Stefan. “Zwei Zielgruppenbibeln: Die Volxbibel und die Bibel in gerechter Sprache.” Dialog Nr. 2, März/April 2007, 3–5.
11. Höschele, Stefan. “Der Ursprung der Friedensau-Hymne.” Rosette Nr. 25, April 2006, 1–2.
12. Höschele, Stefan. Centennial Album of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Tanzania: Pictures from Our History, 1903–2003. Arusha: The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tanzania, 2003. [= English edition of the following]
13. Höschele, Stefan. Kitabu cha Miaka 100 ya Kanisa la Waadventista wa Sabato Tanzania: Picha kutoka katika Historia Yetu, 1903–2003. Arusha: The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tanzania, 2003.
14. Höschele, Stefan. “ ‘Volkskirche Adventgemeinde’: Gemeindeidentität im modernen Tansania.” In: Lothar Träder, ed. Multikulturelle Herausforderungen an die weltweite Adventgemeinde. Adventglaube in Geschichte und Gegenwart: Pastoraltheologische Schriftenreihe, Band 44. Frankfurt a. M.: Bromba, 2002, 39–43.

I. Anderes / Other Items

1. [Stefan Höschele, Harald Lamprecht, Jens-Oliver Mohr, Wolfgang Vogelmann,] Entwurfsfassung/Draft: „Bericht und Perspektiven: Sondierungs­gespräche 2017–2021, Deutsches Nationalkomitee des Lutherischen Weltbundes und Freikirche der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten in Deutschland.“ Online: https://www.dnk-lwb.de/de/content/lutheraner-und-adventisten-146
2. Höschele, Stefan. “Wie entsteht eigentlich Ethik?” Blogbeitrag. https://www.thh-friedensau.de/blogartikel/wie-entsteht-eigentlich-ethik. 5. Dezember 2019.
3. Höschele, Stefan. “Love with all your mind.” Blog entry. October 23, 2019. Online: https://eachdiscussion.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/love-with-all-your-mind.
4. Erster Entwurf des vom Fachbereich Theologie der Theologischen Hochschule erarbeiteten Textes “Flucht, Migration und christlicher Dienst: Eine theologische Handreichung zur Orientierung”, geschrieben für die Freikirche der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten in Deutschland, 2017. Download
5. Nachruf Prof. Johann Gerhardt, Oktober 2017. Download

Interchurch Relations in Seventh-day Adventist History: A Study in Ecumenics

Description and Goal

The history, theology, and logic of Seventh-day Adventist relationships to other denominations is a field which was not treated in a major study until this project, although this church has a 150-year history and has grown to over 20 million members worldwide. Despite its position at the periphery of ecumenical activity, this vigorous religious movement contributes to ecumenical practice and thinking in its own ways. This project has brought forth a 400-page study on the topic, building on the publications below and a comprehensive collection of materials. The title of the study is „Interchurch Relations in Seventh-Day Adventist History: A Study in Ecumenics“; it was submitted as a habilitation thesis to the Protestant Theological Faculty of Charles University, Prague, in September 2016, and successfully defended in June 2017.

Publication:

Höschele, Stefan. Adventist Interchurch Relations: A Study in Ecumenics. Kirche - Konfession - Religion 84. Göttingen: V&R unipress, 2022.

A bibliography of Adventist magazine articles dealing with interchurch relations (28 pages) can be downloaded here.

Further Published Items

For downloading items, go to the comprehensive bibliography of S. Höschele above.

Book

• Höschele, Stefan. Interchurch and Interfaith Relations: Seventh-day Adventist Documents. Adventistica 10. Frankfurt a. M.: Lang, 2010. [A comprehensive collection with introductory remarks on each document.]

Articles and Book Contributions

• Höschele, Stefan. “Rediscovering Christian Tradition: Dialogue and the Development of Adventist Theology.” Communio Viatorum 60.1 (2018): 5–27.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Bert Beverly Beach: Bridge Builder.” Communio Viatorum 57.2 (2015): 167–180.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Defining Ecumenics Fifty Years after Mackay.” Communio Viatorum 55.2 (2013): 105–136.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Mission and Interchurch Relations: Separate, Connected, Blended? Insights for Contemporary Adventist Theological Education.” Journal of Adventist Mission Studies 9.1 (2013): 105–115.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Eschatology and Theological Dialogue: Insights from Adventist Interchurch Conversations.” One in Christ 47.1 (2013): 29–51.
• Höschele, Stefan. “On the Ecumenical and Separating Potential of Revivals: A Case Study of the Millerite Movement.” In Mission und Einheit: Gemeinsames Zeugnis getrennter Kirchen? – Mission and Unity: Common Witness of Separated Churches? Ed. by Peter de Mey, Andrew Pierce, and Oliver Schuegraf. Leipzig: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, 2012, 337–355.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Adventistische interkonfessionelle Dialoge.” Spes Christiana 21 (2010): 139–154.
• Höschele, Stefan. “From Mission Comity to Interdenominational Relations: The Development of the Adventist Statement on Relationships with Other Christian Churches.” In Borge Schantz and Reinder Bruinsma, eds. Exploring the Frontiers of Faith: Festschrift in Honour of Dr. Jan Paulsen. Lüneburg: Advent-Verlag, 2010, 389–404.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Constructions of Catholicity and Denominational Particularity: Key Stations in the Seventh-Day Adventist Doctrinal Journey.” Leo J. Koffeman, ed., Christliche Traditionen zwischen Katholizität und Partikularität / Christian Traditions between Catholicity and Particularity. Frankfurt a.M.: Lembeck, 2009, 131–147.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Gaststatus als Modell von Ökumenizität? Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten und die Arbeitsgemeinschaft christlicher Kirchen in Deutschland – Hintergründe, Entwicklungen und Einsichten.” Freikirchenforschung 18 (2009): 188–204.
• Höschele, Stefan. “Das Global Christian Forum: ‘Forum’ als Paradigma für die Zukunft der Ökumene?” In Stephen Lakkis, Stefan Höschele, and Steffi Schardien, eds. Ökumene der Zukunft. Beihefte zur Ökumenischen Rundschau 81. Frankfurt a. M.: Lembeck, 2008, 117–133.  [English version: “The Global Christian Forum: ‘Forum’ as a Paradigm for the Future of Ecumenism?”]

Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists

From 2015 to 2020, I served as Regional Editor for the project Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists in a major part of Europe (Inter-European Division of Seventh-day Adventists). My task was to coordinate the writing of articles, mainly historical, for this global publication project. Most of the day-to-day activities were run by project employee / research associate Chigemezi Nnadozie Wogu, M.T.S., a 2015 graduate of Friedensau Adventist University. In the academic year 2018-19, researchers Jón H. Stefánsson, M.A., and Eudritch Jean, M.T.S., were also part of the team. Dr. Daniel Heinz, archivist of the Historical Archive of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Europe, located here in Friedensau, served as Regional Editor for the ESD region (most of the former Soviet Union countries).

While the running of the project is essentially finished, articles continue to be written for this region of the world and for others. If you are interested in writing on a person from this list that does not have a published article yet, please contact me.

See here the the complete EUD list of articles to be written.

See also the list of EUD articles submitted by early 2020.

The researchers in the team themselves wrote and contributed to dozens of articles:  Articles written by C. N. Wogu  -  articles written by J. Stefánsson  -  articles written by E. Jean  -  articles written by S. Höschele  -  articles written by D. Heinz.