Prof. Gabriella Gelardini

ACADEMIC HOST
Prof. Meira Polliack
Department of Bible

IAS Distinguished Scholar
May 2026

Education

• Graduate training & Research Assistant, University of Basel, Switzerland (1993–1999)
• Lic. Theol. in Theology, University of Basel, Switzerland (1999)
• Doctoral Training, New Testament, Early Christianity, Ancient Judaism – Harvard University & University of Basel, Switzerland (1999–2004)
• Archaeology Course, German Protestant Institute of Archaeology & German Archaeological Institute, Israel & Jordan (2001)
• Academic Teaching Certificate, University of Basel, Switzerland (2005–2006)
• Fundraising for Researchers, University of Basel, Switzerland (2010)

Experience

• Faculty Member, Nord University, Faculty of Education and Arts (2004–present)
• Post-doctoral researcher and teaching associate, University of Basel & Harvard University (1999–2004)

Fellowships & Awards

• Exhibition support, Presence Switzerland & Swiss Council Pro Helvetia (2012, CHF 250,000)
• Post-doctoral training grants – Dolphin Foundation, Ruth & Paul Wallach Foundation, Peter Marxer Foundation (2008–2011, CHF 75,000)
• Publication projects – Irène Bollag Herzheimer Foundation (2005–2007, CHF 27,500)
• Dewettianum for Best Dissertation, University of Basel (2005, CHF 5,000)
• Doctoral training grants – Swiss National Science Foundation, Rich Foundation, Mary Elizabeth Preiswerk-Dixon Foundation (1999–2006, CHF 170,000)

Editorial Work

• Editor of multiple scholarly publications and series (Biblical Interpretation Series, Brill)

Research Interests

• New Testament, Epistle to the Hebrews, Gospel of Mark
• Early Christianity and Second Temple Judaism
• Exegesis, Hermeneutics, Ancient Synagogues, and Military Studies
• Jewish-Christian Relations and Religious Discourse