Simone Neuber

Simone Neuber is a Professor of Systematic Theology at the Department of Systematic Theology III within the Faculty of Protestant Theology. She has held academic positions at the Universities of Heidelberg, Freiburg, Basel, and served as a visiting professor at the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on existential philosophy, theology, and phenomenology, with a particular emphasis on figures like Kierkegaard, Sartre, and Pascal. Neuber earned her PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tübingen and completed her Habilitation in 2021 at the University of Jena.

Her education includes studies at Tübingen University with an exchange year at SUNY Stony Brook. She has been a recipient of the Fritz Thyssen Fellowship and the Max Kade Distinguished Visiting Professorship. Neuber’s work bridges philosophical inquiry and theological exploration, addressing themes like self-deception, existential angst, and the interplay between faith and epistemology.

Research Interests: Her research spans existential philosophy, the philosophy of religion, aesthetics, and phenomenology. Key themes include Kierkegaard’s concept of anxiety, Sartre’s ontology of subjectivity, and the philosophical implications of self-deception in religious contexts.

Recent Articles: Her recent work explores Kierkegaard’s satire of theological anxiety, Pascal’s regimen of faith, and Lutheran ethics. These contributions highlight her interdisciplinary approach, blending theological and philosophical analysis.

Awards & Grants: Funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation since 2021, her research project examines Kierkegaard’s concept of 'godly satire.' She has also held prestigious visiting roles at Notre Dame, reflecting her international scholarly impact.

Labs & Teams: While not explicitly mentioned, her research likely involves collaboration with colleagues in systematic theology and philosophy departments.