Friedrich Schleiermacher's works are characterized by significant theological influences. He is often regarded as the "father of modern theology" due to his emphasis on the importance of personal experience and feeling in religion. His efforts bridged Kantian philosophy and Christianity, promoting a view of faith that emphasizes personal connection to the divine. Influenced by the Enlightenment, Schleiermacher sought to reconcile reason with religious belief. His critical approach to church dogma and his advocacy for theological pluralism contributed to reshaping the landscape of modern religious thought and fulfilling a pivotal role in the 19th-century theological movement.