Robert Vorholt

Prof. Dr. Robert Vorholt serves as Professor of New Testament Exegesis at the Faculty of Theology, University of Lucerne, Switzerland, a position he has held since the academic year 2012/2013.

Dr. Vorholt's academic background includes:

• Born in 1970 in Münster/Westphalia, Germany
• Studied Catholic theology in Münster and Paris
• Ordained a priest in 1999
• Performed pastoral care in the diocese of Münster
• Received doctorate in New Testament exegesis from Ruhr University Bochum (2007)
• Served as research associate and assistant at Ruhr University (2008)
• Completed habilitation in April 2012

His scholarly work focuses on New Testament interpretation through historical-critical methods, literary analysis, and theological reflection. As a specialist in biblical exegesis, his research contributes to understanding early Christian texts within their historical contexts and their contemporary theological significance.

Dr. Vorholt maintains an active academic presence at the University of Lucerne where he teaches and supervises theological studies. His office is located at Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.B39, and consultation hours are by appointment.