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Claudia Dorit Bergmann is Professor of Evangelical Theology with a specialization in Biblical Exegesis and Theology at Paderborn University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Institute for Evangelical Theology. She maintains an active research and teaching profile with particular expertise in biblical studies and ritual theory.
Professor Bergmann's research focuses on ritual practices, especially meal rituals in Jewish and Christian contexts, examining how these function during crisis periods. Her work bridges ancient Jewish texts with contemporary religious practice, exploring themes of space, identity formation, and theological interpretation. She has developed significant expertise in analyzing how crisis situations impact ritual practice and community formation across historical and contemporary contexts.
Her scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory examining ritual frameworks, particularly meal rituals, across Jewish and Christian traditions. Bergmann combines historical-critical methods with contemporary theological concerns, showing particular interest in how ancient texts inform modern religious practice. Her publications address ritual adaptation during crises, spatial dimensions of religious practice, and the intersection of ritual studies with biblical interpretation.
Professor Bergmann maintains an active academic presence through conference presentations across Europe and teaching responsibilities at Paderborn University. Her courses include 'Scripture Visualized in Medieval Jewish and Christian Life' and 'Museen als theologische Lernorte,' reflecting her interdisciplinary approach that connects biblical studies with anthropology, sociology of religion, and cultural studies. She has also taught at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Universität Erfurt, demonstrating her standing within the academic community.
