Dr. Nancy Rahn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nancy Rahn is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer at the Institute of Old Testament Studies, University of Bern, specializing in biblical theology and its contemporary applications. She holds a doctorate in Old Testament studies, completed in 2019, focusing on Psalm 145 and its historical reception in the context of the biblical themes of kingship and the Kingdom of God. Rahn’s research encompasses various aspects of Psalms, including liturgical and artistic interpretations, and she actively engages in interdisciplinary approaches that connect ethics, anthropology, and theological discourse. Rahn has contributed to multiple scholarly publications and volumes on biblical texts, notably on the interpretive frameworks surrounding the Old Testament. She has a significant history of academic mentorship and has been involved in teaching seminars on Semitic languages and biblical studies at the theological faculty of the University of Basel.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer

2025-08-01 — Present

Institute of Old Testament Studies • Bern, Switzerland

Lecturing and conducting research in the field of Old Testament studies.

University Lecturer in Semitic Languages

2024-08-01 — Present

Theological Faculty University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Teaching Semitic languages at an academic level.

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).