Dr. Reinhard Bodenmann

Professor

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Biography

Reinhard Bodenmann has been conducting research in the field of Reformation history since 1982, primarily focusing on the geographic region of Alsace, Switzerland, and France. He has been involved in numerous significant scholarly projects, including the editorship of the correspondence of Theodor Beza and the Heinrich Bullinger letter exchange, showcasing his expertise in this area. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Strasbourg, focusing on the historical interpretation of the Book of Daniel in the early church, and a habilitation on church history from Bern, which featured works on Wolfgang Musculus and the interactions between sub-Saharan Africa and Europe during the Renaissance. Bodenmann served as an assistant to Professor Dr. Peter Fraenkel at the Institut d'Histoire de la Réformation at the University of Geneva and later held positions at the Theological Faculty of Bern as a privatdozent. He has authored and edited several publications that delve into the details of Reformation-era correspondence, including critical editions of works by Guillaume Farel and other reformers. Bodenmann is actively involved in academic societies, contributing to the international committee of the new Erasmus edition and the editorial board of several journals in the field of religious history.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
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Specialization Notes

Department of Law