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Susanne Scholz is a Professor of Old Testament at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, Texas. Her scholarship bridges feminist theology, cultural studies, and critical biblical hermeneutics, with a focus on gender justice, violence against women, and the intersection of sacred texts with contemporary sociopolitical discourses.
- Education: Ph.D., M.Phil., S.T.M. from Union Theological Seminary, New York; M.Div. (equivalent) from University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Research Themes: Scholz's work interrogates feminist, queer, and post-Holocaust readings of the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing power structures, esoteric interpretations, and the sociological ramifications of biblical scholarship. Her methodologies integrate epistemologies of interpretation, cultural criticism, and interdisciplinary approaches spanning film, literature, and media studies.
Academic Contributions: Her publications span feminist hermeneutics, globalization's impact on biblical studies, and eco-feminist readings. Notable collaborations include co-edited works on Genesis 1-3's esoteric readings and La Violencia in Latin American biblical hermeneutics. She explores how biblical texts perpetuate or challenge systems like patriarchy, colonialism, and heteronormativity.
Professional Leadership: Scholz served as
- President of the Southwest Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) Region (2020–2021)
- Chair of the North American Section of the European Society of Women in Theological Research (since 2002)
- Member of SBL Committee on the Status of Women in the Profession (since 2013)
- Editorial Board, lectio difficilior: European Feminist Journal for Feminist Exegesis (since 2004)
- SMU Faculty Senator (2010–present, Executive Board 2011–2013)
