Dr. Tanja Forderer

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Biography

Tanja Forderer is a scholar specializing in New Testament studies with a focus on theological analysis and interpretation of ancient texts. She studied Protestant Theology at the University of Tübingen, the University of Hamburg, and the University of Berlin. Following her studies, she served as a research assistant at the University of Hamburg, contributing to projects exploring creation and gender in early Judaism and the New Testament. Forderer participated in a doctoral program in humanities and received her PhD from the University of Hamburg in 2020. Currently, she is a research associate at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, working on her habilitation project that examines narrative violence in the Book of Revelation compared to ancient discourses on power and authority. She has published monographs and edited volumes focusing on divorce in the New Testament and early Christian texts, alongside numerous contributions to scholarly collections and journals addressing themes such as peace ethics, gender, and biblical interpretation. Active in various academic associations, Forderer remains engaged in the discourse surrounding theological research and the role of women in biblical scholarship.

Research Interests

Requirements for Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in English or American Studies Knowledge of English at C1 CEFR level
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor certificate
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation
Specialization Notes

Department of English Literature: Focus includes English Literatures and Cultures, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies.