Alexander Deeg

Prof. Dr. Alexander Deeg is a Professor of Practical Theology and Director of the Liturgical Institute of the VELKD at the Faculty of Theology, University of Leipzig since 2011. His work bridges homiletics, liturgy, and interreligious dialogue.

• Ordained pastor in 2001
• Chair of Practical Theology since 2011
• President of Societas Homiletica
• DFG-funded projects on sacred space transformation

Education

• Protestant Theology & Judaic Studies, University of Erlangen & Hebrew University Jerusalem (1991-1998)
• Doctorate (2005) on Jewish-Christian dialogue in homiletic hermeneutics
• Habilitation (2010) on Protestant fundamental liturgy

Research Interests
Focuses on liturgical adaptation in secular contexts, digital media integration into worship, and biblical interpretation in postmodern culture. His projects include mapping hybrid sacred spaces and analyzing late modern Bible usage.

Leadership Roles

• Chairman of Liturgical Committee of the VELKD
• President of Societas Homiletica (since 2019)
• Former director of Center for Protestant Preaching Culture (2009-2011)