Stefan Ihli

Dr. Stefan Ihli serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Theology at Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, specializing in Canon Law and Church Legal History. His academic career spans over two decades with continuous scholarly contributions to ecclesiastical jurisprudence.

His research focuses primarily on canon law, with particular emphasis on marriage law within the Catholic Church, church-state relations, ecclesiastical courts, and church labor law. His scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with both historical and contemporary aspects of canon law, examining how legal traditions interact with modern legal systems.

Professor Ihli's publication record reveals a strong trend toward analyzing the intersection of church law with civil legal systems, particularly in Germany. His work frequently addresses practical applications of canon law in contemporary contexts, including marriage validity, labor relations within religious institutions, and constitutional dimensions of church autonomy. His expertise in Bavarian church law indicates regional specialization within the broader German context.

• Multiple reviews of significant works in canon law (2015-2024)
• Substantial contributions to marriage law in Catholic canon law
• Analysis of church-state relations in German constitutional context
• Examination of labor law within ecclesiastical institutions
• Historical studies of church legal structures
• Commentary on ecclesiastical court procedures

His scholarly influence extends through numerous book chapters, journal articles, and editorial contributions to major reference works in canon law. Professor Ihli has participated in significant academic collaborations, contributing to Festschriften and edited volumes that shape contemporary canon law scholarship.

His institutional affiliation with Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany's only Catholic university, positions him at a unique intersection of theological scholarship and legal expertise within the ecclesiastical context.