This issue of the yearbook Analecta Bruxellensia contains different essays which show in what way(s) scholars from different fields are engaged in theology, in particular related to meaning and pastoral care. The authors are all working or studying at the Faculty of Protestant Theology in Brussels Dr. Johannes Taschner is professor of Old Testament at FPG Brussels and chaplain at the Comenius-Gymnasium in D?1/4sseldorf. He is specially interested in canonical approaches to he Hebrew Bible and the Jewish-Christian dialogue. Dr. Johan Temmerman is dean and professor of systematic theology at FPG Brussels. His interests include the philosophy of religion and currents of alternative Christianity.