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Drecoll Volker Henning is a Professor of Church History with a focus on Patristics at the School of Evangelical Theology, University of Tübingen, since 2004. He has also served as Ephorus of the Evangelical Stift Tübingen (2005–present) and as Studiendekan (Dean) of the School of Evangelical Theology (2016–2021). Henning studied at the University of Münster (1988–1993), completed his doctoral thesis in 1996, and habilitated in 1998. His academic career includes pastoral work (2000–2001) and a Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (2001–2004).
- Professor at University of Tübingen (2004–present)
- Ephorus of Evangelical Stift Tübingen (2005–present)
- Studiendekan of School of Evangelical Theology (2016–2021)
Henning's research centers on Patristics, particularly Augustine's theology, and the intersection of Platonism with early Christian thought. His editorial projects include the Zeitschrift für antikes Christentum and the Augustinus-Opera-Werke series.
His publications span critical editions of patristic texts, such as Augustine's writings on grace, and foundational textbooks on church and dogma history. These works emphasize doctrinal development, biblical exegesis in late antiquity, and theological responses to heresies.
Scientific Awards:
- Heisenberg Fellowship, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (2001–2004)
Professional Activities:
- Editor-in-Chief of Zeitschrift für antikes Christentum (ZAC)
- Project Leader, SFB 923 'Bedrohte Ordnungen' (Project G01: 'Platonismus und Christentum')
- Co-founder of Augustinus-Opera-Werke (AOW) and Augustinus. Werk und Wirkung (AWW) monograph series
