Theological production has as one of its functions the burden of offering guidelines to the ecclesial community so that it can establish itself in the world. The theologian is one who, inserted in the historical context, seeks answers. The pandemic times impacted today’s society and, consequently, the Christian community. Both ecclesial practices and social dynamics were impacted. What is the role of theological thinking in the face of situations such as the coronavirus pandemic? Based on the conception of a historical theology by Johann Baptista Metz, who understands theology in its hominizing aspect – that is, it assumes the human condition – this article establishes a dialogue between theological production and the pandemic. Theology assumes its practical aspect, becoming capable of building horizons based on the dialogue with historical reality. The concepts of Metz s work will not be applied here to the pandemic. But it is possible to understand the pandemic as a crucial moment for a theological production that is situated in history.