Stefan Seiler

Apl. Prof. Dr. Stefan Seiler is an Associate Professor of Old Testament at Augustana University, specializing in Biblical Hebrew and Old Testament exegesis. He holds a habilitation (2011) in intertextuality studies and has authored monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles on topics such as Davidic succession narratives, theological anthropology, and Luther’s Old Testament translation. Active in academic societies including the Society of Biblical Literature, his research bridges biblical philology, hermeneutics, and contemporary theological discourse.

• Education: Studied Protestant theology at Universities of Tübingen and Erlangen (1985–1991), completed ordination (1997), and habilitation (2011).
• Research Interests: Intertextuality in the Hebrew Bible, Old Testament ethics, and theological reception history. Specializes in the Psalms, David narratives, and Septuagint interpretation.

Recent publications (2019–2022) emphasize language-theological intersections, biblical influence on European ethics, and intertextual scriptural interpretation. Collaborates on Septuagint translation projects and engages in interdisciplinary work on theology and health (salutogenesis).

No listed academic awards or grants. Teaches Hebrew and Bible studies at Augustana University since 2005. Involved in church-related initiatives such as the Bavarian Bible Museum and anti-right-wing extremism advocacy.