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Ruben van Wingerden is a Lecturer at the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, affiliated with the Texts in Contexts research group. He completed his PhD in 2023 at Tilburg University, focusing on historical aspects of Roman crucifixion and early Christian responses to suffering.
- Education: Theology (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Research Master (VU Amsterdam), PhD (Tilburg University)
- Key Research Areas: New Testament, Early Christianities, Roman Crucifixion, Religious Art
His publications include a 2024 Dutch monograph on Roman crucifixion and contributions to international journals like Early Christianity. He co-edited the 2025 volume Heeft dit überhaupt iets met God te maken? exploring intersections of religion and contemporary Dutch art. Ruben also advises prospective theology students at Tilburg University.
Research Trends: Analyzes historical theology through textual criticism, investigates religious symbolism in art and literature, and studies ethical debates on military service in Christian contexts.
- 2025: Editor for Embodying Spiritualities on Nicea Council
- 2025: Manuscript on military service ethics
- 2026: Physiologus dating analysis
