The paper aims to show how Systematic Theology can incorporate qualitative empirical research, namely sociological research on atmospheres. Underlying is the research question in what regard such phenomena as the light of a candle can become topics of Systematic Theology and Dogmatics. The thesis put forward in the paper is that atmospheric research can help develop an understanding of hitherto often overlooked phenomena, especially such that pertain to spirituality. Hence, the paper will 1) pose the research question and framework, 2) illustrate the relevance of research on spirituality in Systematic Theology, 3) relay the sociological method of atmospheric research, especially in regard to whether and how research on atmospheres can be operationalized (with reference to the methodology of "Sozioprudenz" as developed by the German sociologist Clemens Albrecht), 4) transfer and apply this method to spiritual settings and phenomena (such as the candlelight) and 5) conclude with how to utilize atmospheric research to further research in Systematic Theology.