Maria Sturesson

Maria Sturesson serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Doctoral Student in New Testament Exegesis at Lund University's Centre for Theology and Religious Studies within the Faculty of Theology. Her academic work bridges theology and literary studies, focusing on biblical texts' historical and contemporary relevance.

Her research interests center on New Testament exegesis with particular emphasis on visual storytelling in Gospel narratives, the empty tomb motif in Synoptic Gospels, and gender representation in resurrection accounts. She investigates how biblical topics and motifs transform across time and cultural contexts, both within and beyond the biblical canon.

Sturesson's scholarly output demonstrates a progression from traditional biblical exegesis toward interdisciplinary approaches, with her most recent work exploring connections between religious studies and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Her publications reveal strong engagement with narrative analysis, particularly regarding women's roles and visual elements in Gospel stories.

Her academic activities include participation in public lectures and seminars, such as the 2024 event 'Teori och bibelvetenskap' and her 2019 presentation 'From Eyes to Icon: The Visual Poetics of the Women at the Tomb.'