Siegbert Riecker

Dr. Siegbert Riecker is a theologian affiliated with the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, specializing in Old Testament studies. He holds a Dr. theol. (2006, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, magna cum laude) and Lic.Theol. (1998, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven). His academic journey includes education from Freie Theologische Akademie Gießen (M.Div. Equiv., 1997) and Westerwald-Gymnasium Altenkirchen (Abitur, 1992). He has taught at institutions across Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Latvia, and India.

• Dr. theol., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven (2006)
• Lic.Theol., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven (1998)

Riecker’s research focuses on Old Testament theology, ethics, and Christian apologetics. He explores themes like the blessing mandate for Israel, the Pentateuch crisis, Noachide laws, and the literary unity of biblical texts. His recent publications emphasize the historical-canonical approach, sacrificial theology, and the theological implications of Genesis through Kings.

His 2019 book The Old Testament Basis of Christian Apologetics earned the Franz-Delitzsch Förderpreis. Key themes in his 2023 Einleitung in das Alte Testament include literary integrity, priestly composition, and synchronic analysis. Earlier works examine Joshua’s conquest narratives, Pentateuchal source criticism, and the priestly character of Genesis-Kings.

• 2024: Franz-Delitzsch Förderpreis for apologetics work
• 2023: Co-editor of Einleitung in das Alte Testament

Riecker’s teaching spans systematic theology and Old Testament at Bibelschule Kirchberg (since 2008) and Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (since 2007). He contributes to discussions on biblical ethics, missions, and canonical approaches.