Ulli Roth

Prof. Dr. Ulli Roth is a Professor of Catholic Theology with a focus on Fundamental Theology/Dogmatics at the University of Koblenz-Landau (Campus Koblenz), affiliated with the Institute of Catholic Theology. He has held this position since 2016 and serves as Vice Dean for Studies and Teaching. Born in 1966 in Oberndorf am Neckar, he is married with three children.

Education:

• 1986–1995: Studied Catholic Theology, Philosophy, and Mathematics at Freiburg im Breisgau and Copenhagen
• 1995: First State Examination in Catholic Theology, Philosophy, and Mathematics
• 1998: Doctorate from the University of Freiburg (The Concept of Faith of Nicolaus Cusanus)
• 2010: Habilitation at the University of Freiburg (The History of Interpretation of Psalm 110 in Christianity)

Research Focus: His work explores hermeneutics (intracultural, intercultural, transcultural), biblical exegesis (historical and systematic analysis), and Christian intellectual history, with emphasis on figures like Nicolaus Cusanus and textual traditions such as Psalm 110.

Professional Experience:

• 2000–2002: Research Associate in the DFG project 'Hermeneutics Intracultural – Intercultural – Transcultural' (University of Freiburg)
• 2001–2016: Secondary school teacher for Catholic Religion, Philosophy, and Mathematics
• 2010–2016: Private Lecturer at the University of Freiburg and teaching assignments in Koblenz

Leadership Roles:

• Co-editor of Archa Verbi. Subsidia (International Society for Theological Medieval Studies) since 2018
• Treasurer of the Society for the Publication of Corpus Catholicorum e.V. since 2019

Awards:

• Episcopal Study Fund Cusanuswerk Scholarship (1996–1998)