Ulrich Schmid

Ulrich Schmid is a Researcher at the University of Münster's Faculty of Theology, affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence “Religion and Politics” (EXC 2060). He contributes to Project C3-21, focusing on the theory of textual variation using digital editions of the Greek New Testament. His work integrates manuscript studies, textual criticism, and ancient biblical traditions. He is also part of the NT.VMR (Virtual Manuscript Room) initiative since 2013, advancing digital scholarship in textual analysis.

• Research Areas: Textual criticism of the Greek New Testament and Septuagint, manuscript codicology, early Christian harmonies, and biblical textual history.
• Key Projects: Cluster of Excellence C3-21 (2019–2025), NT.VMR digital manuscript platform.

Research Interests: Schmid explores scribal practices, ancient textual variations, and the interplay between textual and canonical history. His studies analyze diplomatic features in manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus, focusing on how scribes shaped biblical texts. He also examines Latin harmonies like the Diatessaron and their reception in medieval Europe.

Publications Overview: His work spans textual analysis of Septuagint Psalms, sociological factors in scribal variation, and Latin biblical traditions. Recent focus includes digital tools for manuscript study and the theoretical frameworks underpinning textual variation.

Grants & Collaborations: Funded by DFG (German Research Foundation), Schmid collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking theology, digital humanities, and manuscript studies. His involvement in the NT.VMR project highlights his commitment to open-access digital scholarship.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Cluster of Excellence's "Criticism of Religion and Apologetics" research field, contributing to the Virtual Manuscript Room initiative.