Vito Limone

Vito Limone is Associate Professor in History of Christianity and Churches (HIST/04-B) at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University's Faculty of Philosophy. He serves as Scientific Secretary and committee member of the university's Center for Patristic Studies 'Genesis'. Limone holds dual PhDs in Philosophy/Mind Sciences (San Raffaele) and Patristic Sciences (Augustinianum, Rome).

Education:

• 2017: PhD Philosophy/Mind Sciences, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
• 2017: PhD Patristic Sciences, Augustinianum Patristic Institute
• 2013: MA Philosophical Sciences, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
• 2011: BA Philosophy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University

Research Focus: Limone specializes in historical theology with emphasis on Patristic thought, Trinitarian ontology, and early Christian engagement with Greek philosophy. His work explores theological developments in figures like Origen, Augustine, and Eusebius through interdisciplinary approaches bridging philosophy, history, and theology.

Publications: Recent works (2024-2025) demonstrate concentrated focus on Origen's theological methodology, Christological debates in early Christianity, and philosophical interpretations of Trinitarian doctrine. Common themes include analysis of theological terminology development and reception history of key patristic texts.

Awards & Fellowships:

• British Academy Fellow, Accademia dei Lincei (Oxford, 2018)
• Fondation Hardt Research Fellow (Geneva, 2017-2018)
• Training Researcher, Fondazione Banca del Monte (Oxford, 2018)

Professional Activities: Coordinates the 'Dynamic Dictionary of Trinitarian Ontology' project, organizes international conferences, and serves on editorial boards for multiple patristic studies journals. Teaches courses on Christian history, iconography, and contemporary philosophical theology.