Jan-Bernd Elpert

Jan-Bernd Elpert is Professor of Philosophy at Philosophical-Theological College Münster (PTH Münster) since 2008 and visiting professor at PTH Benediktbeuern/KSFH Munich. He holds concurrent memberships in the Benedictine Academy Salzburg (since 2017) and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (Class VII: World Religions, 2015). His academic journey spans ecclesiastical institutions across Germany, Africa, and Italy.

His educational background includes:

• Licentiate and Doctoral Studies in Philosophy (1992-2000) at Pontificia Università Gregoriana (Rome) and LMU Munich, specializing in Renaissance Philosophy
• Doctorate summa cum laude from Pontificia Università Gregoriana (2000), awarded the Bellarmin Medal

Elpert's research centers on Renaissance philosophy with emphasis on Nicholas of Cusa and Capuchin intellectual history. His work bridges theological and philosophical traditions, examining language philosophy, religious epistemology, and cross-cultural missionary practices. Key contributions include editing Cusanus manuscripts and analyzing Saint Lawrence of Brindisi's theological legacy, revealing persistent themes of unity, tolerance, and the interplay between faith and reason across historical contexts.

His publication trends demonstrate deep engagement with Nicholas of Cusa across three decades, evolving from textual analysis (1990s) to contemporary applications (2010s). Recent works explore Capuchin mission history in Africa and Pacific Islands, reflecting interdisciplinary expansion into anthropological and postcolonial studies while maintaining core focus on philosophical theology.

Notable recognitions include:

• Election to European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2015)
• Bellarmin Medal for doctoral excellence (2000)

No formal student advisement or grant information is documented in available sources. His institutional affiliations include the Benedictine Academy Salzburg where he contributes to interreligious dialogue initiatives, though specific laboratory or team structures are not referenced in the provided materials.