Matthew Ryan Robinson

Dr. Matthew Ryan Robinson is a Professor in the Department of Intercultural Theology at the Faculty of Protestant Theology, University of Bonn. He specializes in intercultural theology, ecumenism, empirical theology, and digital humanities, blending systematic-theological research with sociological and practical approaches. His work explores sociability, lived religion, and transcultural methodologies.

• Education: M.Div. (University of Chicago, 2009), MA Religious Studies (Northwestern, 2011), PhD Religious Studies (Northwestern, 2015)

His research focuses on:

• Intercultural theology and its hybrid practices
• Empirical theology and qualitative methods
• Digital humanities in theological research
• Schleiermacher's theology of sociability and friendship
• Transcultural theological observation
• Refugee integration and religious values

His publications analyze the intersection of theology, digitalization, and social ethics. He co-edits volumes on Schleiermacher and intercultural dialogue and contributes to academic encyclopedias and journals. Current projects include the Global Network for Excellence in Theology (G_NET).