Armin D. Baum

Prof. Armin D. Baum is a Professor of New Testament at the Theological University of Giessen (FTH Giessen), where he also serves as Head of the New Testament Department and Vice-Rector for Research since 2016. He has held multiple leadership roles, including Dean of Research (2012–2016) and Visiting Professor at TU Kampen (2012–2017). His academic career spans over three decades, with adjunct roles at ETF Leuven in Belgium and earlier positions as a Lecturer and Research Assistant in Giessen and Kampen.

Education:

• 1993: Dr. theol. (Theology Doctorate) from TU Kampen
• 1990: Drs. theol. (Master of Theology) from TU Kampen
• 1989: Theological Examination from FTA Gießen

Research Focus: His work centers on New Testament studies, early Christian literature, and patristics. He integrates theological education with academic administration, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in biblical scholarship.

Administrative Contributions: As Vice-Rector for Research, he oversees institutional research strategies and collaborations. Earlier roles include shaping research agendas as Dean of Research and fostering international ties via adjunct appointments in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the New Testament Department’s research initiatives and supervises dissertation projects, though specific team names are not detailed in the provided text.