Fresh Perspective: Theology Scholar, Petra Bahr, Shifts Gears for a Political Role
Hannover's Bishop takes on a new role as State Secretary - Hanover Bishop Appointed as State Secretary
Petra Bahr, the 59-year-old theology scholar from Hannover, is diving headfirst into the political realm by accepting the role of State Secretary in Berlin's Federal Ministry of Education, Family, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth under Minister Karin Prien (CDU). This news was announced by the Evangelical Church of Hanover.
With her tenure as the regional bishop of Hannover since 2017 under her belt, Bahr's unique approach to bridging the gap between church, politics, science, and culture has garnered high praise. Bishop Ralf Meister commends her wisdom, sharp analytical perspective, and the impetus she's set in the office of regional bishop.
Before her rise to the regional bishop role, Bahr demonstrates an impressive political background, having held positions such as heading the politics department of the CDU-affiliated Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. and serving as cultural commissioner in the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany. In 2002, she earned her doctorate at the University of Basel with a thesis on Immanuel Kant's "Critique of Judgment." From 2000 to 2006, she taught religious philosophy and ethics at the University of Frankfurt am Main.
Bahr's appointment to Berlin reflects her proficiency in juggling both religious and political spheres and will undoubtedly contribute to shaping policies in education, family affairs, senior citizens, women, and youth at the national level.
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- Petra Bahr, formerly from Hannover, is now stepping into the political sphere as the State Secretary in Berlin's Federal Ministry of Education, working under Minister Karin Prien (CDU).
- Before her tenure as the regional bishop of Hannover, Petra Bahr earned a doctorate in religious philosophy and ethics at the University of Basel, focusing on Immanuel Kant's "Critique of Judgment."
- Petra Bahr's political background includes serving as cultural commissioner in the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany and heading the politics department of the CDU-affiliated Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.
- Petra Bahr's appointment to Berlin's Federal Ministry of Education is expected to foster an influential input in shaping policies related to education, family affairs, senior citizens, women, and youth at the national level.
