Bernd Kollmann is a full Professor of Protestant Theology, specializing in Exegesis and Theology of the New Testament at the University of Siegen, Faculty of Philosophy. He is based in the Seminar for Protestant Theology and maintains an active academic presence with recent publications and ongoing teaching responsibilities. His office is located at Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2, Siegen, and he holds regular office hours. His research interests include: New Testament exegesis and historical context Miracle stories and their interpretation Early Christian ethics and social structures (e.g., slavery) Hagiography and saint legends (e.g., Mark, Barnabas, Thekla) Religious education and biblical didactics Pauline theology and the Epistle to the Galatians Historical Jesus research and apologetics His recent scholarly output shows a consistent focus on New Testament themes, particularly miracle narratives, early Christian communities, and biblical figures. From 2021 to 2025, his publications span topics from Luther’s Bible translation to early Christianity and slavery, indicating broad yet coherent engagement with theological and historical questions. His works appear with major academic publishers such as Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, Mohr Siebeck, and Herder. Professor Kollmann has contributed to significant academic discourse through edited volumes and encyclopedic entries, including in Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart and The Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception . He has also reviewed numerous scholarly works in journals such as Theologische Literaturzeitung and Clio . He supervises academic work and collaborates with scholars such as Ruben Zimmermann and Burghard Schröder. While no direct mention of advisees is provided, his editorial and collaborative projects suggest academic mentorship. He is involved in biblical translation projects, including German editions of ancient texts like the Vita et miracula sanctae Theclae and De inventione sanctae crucis , contributing to the accessibility of early Christian literature.








