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Dr. Kerstin Maiwald is a Researcher in the Theology department at Friedensau Adventist University (FAU) since 2017, concurrently serving as Head of the FAU Complaints Commission. She holds a Dr. phil. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (2017) and an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and History from Freie Universität Berlin (2000s). Her research focuses on situating Mesopotamian creation texts within their ritual and cultural contexts, as well as tracing cultural developments within Seventh-day Adventism. Maiwald has extensive editorial experience, managing Spes Christiana journal issues and collaborating on projects like the Sumerian Glossary. Her work bridges ANE studies, biblical theology, and Adventist historical theology.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (2017)
- M.A. in Altorientalistik & History, Freie Universität Berlin
- ANE creation narratives and ritual contexts
- Adventist interpretations of biblical apocalypticism
- Methodologies for text situational localization
- 20th/21st century Adventist institutional history
- Managing Editor, Spes Christiana (2020-2022)
- Contributor to Leipzig-Munich-Göttingen Sumerian Glossary (2012-2014)
Her recent publications explore Mesopotamian creation texts' ritual functions, Adventist readings of apocalyptic literature, and World War I's impact on Adventist theology. Maiwald's interdisciplinary approach connects ANE scholarship with contemporary theological discourse, particularly within Adventist traditions.
