Michael Frisch

Michael Frisch is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, specializing in Church Law and Public Law. Since 2016, he has served as Oberkirchenrat (Senior Church Council) for the Evangelical Church in Württemberg, focusing on legal frameworks and reforms. His work bridges historical legal analysis with contemporary church-state relations.

• Education: Second State Exam in Law (1993), PhD in Law (1991) from Tübingen University.
• Professional Roles: Legal advisor for the Evangelical Church in Württemberg (1994-2015), judge in Baden-Württemberg (1993-1994).

His research centers on ecclesiastical governance, constitutional development, and legal challenges in religious contexts. Recent publications (2020-2024) explore topics like the legal foundations of religious education, church property rights, and pandemic-era church regulations. Earlier works focus on historical church law, including the 1559 Württemberg Church Ordinance and the 1629 Restitution Edict.

Fr. Frisch contributes to editorial projects such as the Jus ecclesiasticum series and co-edited volumes on church constitutions. His practical legal experience spans municipal finance, church-state agreements (e.g., the 2008 Baden-Württemberg Church Treaty), and heritage preservation. He also provides commentary on court decisions and writes reviews for theological and legal journals.