Dr. Rainer Kampling

Professor

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Biography

Rainer Kampling is a Professor of Biblical Theology/New Testament at Freie Universität Berlin, where he has worked since 1992. Born in 1953, he pursued studies in Catholic Theology, Latin Philology, and Judaic Studies at WWU Münster, culminating in a doctorate in 1983 and habilitation in 1991. His academic focus includes Jewish-Christian relations, parabiblical texts, and the reception history of the Bible. He has led various research projects and has published extensively, addressing themes such as antijudaism and biblical interpretation. Kampling has held guest professorships and participated in scholarly boards including the Stiftung Neue Synagoge in Berlin. His contributions to understanding theological complexities and historical contexts continue to influence contemporary Jewish-Christian dialogues.

Research Interests

Jewish-Christian Relations Biblical Theology New Testament Studies Antijudaism Historical Theology

Experience

Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Professor of Biblical Theology/New Testament

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.