Benedikt Rodler

Dr. Benedikt Rodler (b. 1987) is a Lecturer in Liturgical Studies at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg's Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies, concurrently serving as Acting Head of the Department of Pastoral Care, Evangelization and Faith Education for the Diocese of Eichstätt. His career integrates academic theology with pastoral leadership, including previous roles as University Ministry Advisor (Eichstätt) and Pastoral Assistant (Linz).

His research focuses on:

• Sacramental theology and ritual design
• Sunday liturgy renewal strategies
• Integration of music (particularly brass ensembles) in worship
• Functional-symbolic dynamics of sacred spaces

Educational background includes:

• Dr. theol. in Liturgical Studies (Catholic Theological Private University of Linz, 2015)
• MA in Caritas Studies (University of Passau, 2019)
• MA in Catholic Theology (Otto-Friedrich University, 2010)

Publications (2012-2022) demonstrate consistent focus on practical liturgical theology, with recent work examining baptismal motivation in Sunday worship and historical-theological perspectives on Eucharist.