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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alexander Zerfaß is a Professor of Liturgics and Sacramental Theology at the Faculty of Catholic Theology, University of Salzburg. His academic work focuses on liturgical studies, sacramental theology, and the history of Christian worship, with 165 publications to his name.
His research interests include:
- Liturgical Studies and Reform
- Sacramental Theology, particularly regarding rites of healing
- Hymnology and liturgical music
- History of Latin liturgical manuscripts
- Synodal Church processes and liturgical implications
- Medieval liturgical practices
Professor Zerfaß's recent scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on both historical liturgical scholarship and contemporary liturgical practice. His work examines the relationship between immanence and transcendence in liturgical prayer, explores hymnology from historical and contemporary perspectives, and analyzes developments in liturgical science within the German-speaking Catholic Church. He has made significant contributions to documenting and analyzing the liturgical materials of the Abbey Library of St. Peter in Salzburg.
Among his notable professional roles:
- Chair of the Theology Curriculum Committee at the University of Salzburg
- Deputy Head of IZMF (Interdisciplinary Center for Medieval Research)
- Chair of the Association of Catholic Liturgical Scholars
- Co-editor of the journal Archiv für Liturgiewissenschaft
- Co-editor of the book series Pietas Liturgica and Pietas Liturgica. Studia
Professor Zerfaß is actively engaged in research leadership through multiple projects examining Advent prayers in the Roman Missal, liturgical materials of the Abbey Library of St. Peter, and song commentary on the Austrian part of the 'Gotteslob' (Catholic hymnal). His work bridges academic scholarship with practical liturgical application in the contemporary Church.
