Annette Boeckler

Dr. Annette Boeckler is a Researcher at the University of Bonn's Catholic Theological Faculty, specializing in systematic theology with a focus on Jewish liturgy, biblical interpretation, and interreligious dialogue. She holds advanced degrees including a PhD (2000) and has taught at institutions like the University of Mainz, Fribourg, and Zurich. Her research explores Jewish religious law (Halacha), contemporary liturgical practices, and comparative theology. She has published extensively on topics such as pandemic impacts on Jewish worship, feminist ritual innovations, and rabbinic exegesis traditions. Boeckler is also actively involved in interfaith initiatives and has been featured in media including Deutschlandfunk and SRF.

Education:

• PhD in Theology (2000)
• Studies in Theology and Jewish Studies at Universities of Tübingen, Bern, and Cologne
• Additional training in Akkadian/Sumerian languages

Research Interests: Jewish liturgical history, modern Halachic developments, comparative scriptural interpretation, and interreligious pedagogy. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary applications in worship practices and community life.

Awards: None explicitly listed, though her academic contributions have earned recognition through institutional appointments and international speaking engagements.

Grants & Advising: Has advised doctoral candidates through rabbinic training programs at Leo Baeck College and supervised research projects on liturgical reform. Active in securing grants for comparative theology initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Leads the International Center for Comparative Theology and Social Issues at Bonn, collaborating with institutions across Europe on projects analyzing religion's role in modern societies.