Blaženka Scheuer

Blaženka Scheuer is a Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Centre for Theology and Religious Studies within the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. With a focus on Old Testament exegesis and apocalyptic literature, her work bridges ancient texts with modern themes like religion and AI, gender in biblical narratives, and theological responses to pandemics. She also serves as Assistant Head of Department and chairs the Swedish Exegetical Society.

• Education: Theology, Modern Hebrew, and Judaic Studies
• Previous Affiliations: Williams College (USA), University of Auckland (New Zealand)

Her recent research investigates apocalyptic texts of the Hebrew Bible and their relevance to contemporary existential challenges, including through the transdisciplinary program At the End of the World. Collaborations span theology, philosophy, and technology studies.

Scientific Awards:

• Student's award for excellent teaching (2010)
• Elected member of The New Society of Letters at Lund (2009)

Key Research Trends: Intersections between biblical hermeneutics and AI ethics, reinterpretation of prophetic figures in modern contexts, and pandemic-related theological discourse.