Dr. Christine Helmer

Biography

Christine Helmer is a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Northwestern University and holds the Peter B. Ritzma Chair in Humanities. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University and has been a notable scholar in Christian theology from historical, systematic, and constructive perspectives. Her research focuses on German intellectual history, with a primary interest in Martin Luther and Friedrich Schleiermacher's contributions to theology. In the academic year 2017-2018, she was the Visiting Corcoran Chair at Boston College's Center for Christian-Jewish Relations, where she researched Luther’s perspectives on anti-Judaism. Her published works include 'Luther Became Reformer' (2019) and 'Theology End Doctrine' (2014), exploring vital themes in Lutheran studies and their implications for contemporary understandings of theology. Helmer has also edited several volumes on biblical theology and has received support for her research from various academic foundations, including the German Academic Exchange Service and the Humboldt Foundation. She teaches both undergraduate courses and massive open online courses, including 'Luther and the West.'

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