Nina Sophie Heereman Personal Information Nina Sophie Freiin Heereman von Zuydtwyck Ossum 13 40668 Meerbusch tel.: (D) +49 176 24 73 25 19 mail:
[email protected] born. 20.06.1972, Bonn
Education Febr. – June 2018
Visiting Professor at the Pontificial Biblical Institute Rome
2012 – 2017
École biblique et archéologique française de Jérusalem (Israel)
EV5234 Song of Songs as Solomonic Poetry Université de Fribourg (Switzerland) Doctor in Re Biblica (S.S.D.): summa cum laude directed by Marc Avila (EBAF) and Philippe Lefebvre (Freiburg) in “Cotutelle”. Defended on October 20th 2018 in Jerusalem, under the Title: Behold King Solomon. A Symbolic-Diachronic Reading of Song 3:6-11 and 4:12-5:1.
2012
Lectio Coram, École biblique et archéologique française de Jérusalem (Israel) “Who are the Spouses of Psalm 45?” A Redaction-Critical Investigation
2011 – 2012
École biblique et archéologique française de Jérusalem (Israel): Année préparatoire au doctorat en sciences bibliques (preparatory year for admission to the doctorate) Written Mémoire: “Between Paradise Lost and the Promised Land”: An Intertextual Reading of Song of Songs 4:12–5:1
2007 – 2010
Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome (Italy): S.S.L., summa cum laude Tesina: „Barmherzig und Gnädig ist der Herr.“ Eine kanonische Lektüre von Psalm 103
2004 – 2007
Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome (Italy): S.T.B., summa cum laude
2002 – 2004
Phil.-Theol. Hochschule St. Georgen, Frankfurt: Diploma, Theology, 1,2
1999
II. Juristisches Staatsexamen, Freistaat Bayern, Elective concentration: Civil law
1997 – 1999
Rechtsreferendariat, Freistaat Bayern
1997
I. Juristisches Staatsexamen, Freistaat Bayern, Elective concentration: European law
1994 – 1996
Law studies at Ludwig Maximilian Universität München
1993 – 1994
Law studies at Technischen Universität Dresden
1992 – 1993
Law studies at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
1988 – 1991
Ricarda Huch Gymnasium, Krefeld. Diploma: Abitur: 1,6
1986 – 1988
Alexandra College, Dublin, Ireland. Diploma: Intermediate Certificate
1982 – 1986
Marienschule Krefeld, Gymnasium
Languages German English Italian
First language Second language Fluent (spoken and written) -1-
Nina Sophie Heereman French Spanish Modern Hebrew Ancient languages
Fluent (spoken) Passive Level Dalet Hebrew, Koine Greek, basic Latin, basics in Aramaic and Syriac
Spiritual Formation 2001 – 2002
School of Evangelization (ICPE) Bangalore, India
2000 – 2001
Haus St. Bernhard, Schwäbisch Gmünd Year of spiritual formation under the direction of Rev. Fr. Hans Buob, UAC
Apostolic Activities 2007 – 2009
Member of the Chaplaincy for the Catholic Studies in Rome (Bernardi), University of St. Thomas, Minnesota. Chaplain: Fr. Joseph Carola, SJ Responsible for the women’s formation program
2005-2009
Theological encounters for German seminarians and priest students resident in Rome Organization and implementation of one night per semester • • • • • • • • •
2001 – 2009
Fr. Joseph Carola: The Da Vinci Code (WS 2005) Msgr. Eugen Kleindienst: Kirche und Diplomatie (SS 2006) Paul Badde: Der Schleier von Manoppello (WS 2006) Msgr. Luis Ladaria: Jesus von Nazareth von Benedikt XVI (SS 2007) Msgr. Luis Ladaria: Der Limbo (WS 2007) Fr. Martin Rhonheimer: Veritatis Splendor (SS 2008) Fr. Joseph Pfeiffer: Das Antlitz Christi in der Kunst (WS 2008) Msgr. Josef Clemens: Joseph Ratzinger. Ein persönliches Zeugnis (SS 2008) Msgr. Guido Marini: La Liturgia della Chiesa (WS 2009)
Co-worker in the Center for New Evangelization Haus St. Bernhard, Schwäbisch Gmünd, under the direction of Fr. Hans Buob, UAC (Evangelii Nuntiandi, E.V.) Organization, implementation, and direction of youth retreats (age 18-35)
1999 – 2000
Co-worker in the Center for New Evangelization St. Theresia von Lisieux, Bad Soden Salmünster Simultaneous translation of preaching, English-German/German-English
1997 – 2016
Direction of numerous retreats and pilgrimages for young people and adults Private initiative
Co-Leader / Co-Organizer for World Youth Day Pilgrimages 2016 2011 2008 2005 2000 1997
Krakow Madrid Sydney Cologne Rome Paris
Responsible for catechesis and group direction Responsible for catechesis and group direction Responsible for catechesis, group direction, and translation Responsible for organization, catechesis, and group direction Responsible for organization and direction Responsible for organization and direction
Social Engagement Dec. 1998 – Apr. 1999
First European March for Life, Maastricht – Bonn, 5. – 10. April 1999 Head director for organization and implementation
July 1992
Volunteer in the Order of Malta Home for the Aged in Lviv (Ukraine)
June 1991
Order of Malta Medical Service, Rosenheim Formation of medical helpers
Oct. 1991 – Feb. 1992
Social Volunteer in Bogota (Colombia)
1990 – 1999
Annual participation in the Lourdes Pilgrimage as an assistant nurse -2-
Nina Sophie Heereman
Publications Academic Publications Book chapter
“‘Behold King Solomon!’ Inner-Biblical Interpretation in Song 3:6-11”, Interpreting the Song of Songs. Literal or Allegorical? (ed. SCHELLENBERG, A. – SCHWIENHORSTSCHÖNBERGER, L.) (Biblical Tools and Studies, Leuven 2016)
Book review
Schwienhorst-Schönberger, Ludger, Das Hohelied der Liebe (Freiburg, Herder 2015) in Theologische Revue 111 (2015/3) 190-192
Miscellaneous publications „Es ist nicht gut, dass der Mensch allein bleibt“, Feuer und Licht 12/2012 „Begegnung mit Chinas Untergrundkirche”, Kirche Heute 3/2012 „Your Ticket to Heaven“, Magnificat 10/2010 „Die Immaculata“, Vatican Magazin 11/2007 „O Roma Felix!“ Vatican Magazin 6/2008 „Christi Himmelfahrt“, Vatican Magazin 5/2008 „Wo war Jesus am Karsamstag?“, Vatican Magazin 3/2008 „Darstellung des Herrn“, Vatican Magazin 1/2008 „Epiphanie“, Vatican Magazin 12/2007 „Das Fest der Kreuzerhöhung“, Vatican Magazin 9/2007 „Die Verklärung Christi“, Vatican Magazin 7-8/2007 „Das heiligste Herz Jesu“, Vatican Magazin 6/2007 „Der Barmherzigkeitssonntag“, Vatican Magazin 4/2007 „Maria Verkündigung“, Vatican Magazin 3/2007 „Die Heimatlosigkeit Jesu“, Jesuiten 12/2006 „Dann wohnt der Wolf beim Lamm“, Kreuz-Zeichen 12/2006 „Siegerehrung im Himmel?“, Vatican Magazin 7-8/2006 „Ihr Völker alle klatscht in die Hände!“ Einige Überlegungen zum Lobpreis, Kirche Heute 5/2006 „Allerseelenmonat – November“, Vatican Magazin 11/2006 „Die Engel“, Vatican Magazin 9/2006 „Fronleichnam“, Vatican Magazin 6/2006 „Denk-Mahl“ Kreuz-Zeichen 5/2006 „Don Andrea öffnet die Tür“, Kirche Heute 3/2006 „Wir haben ihn geliebt“, Kirche Heute (5/2005) (on the occasion of the death of Saint John Paul II) subsequently also published in • • •
Komma – Das Magazin für Freiheit & Cultur , 6/2005 “We Loved Him!” A Young Woman’s Testimony,” Inside the Vatican, 8-9/2005 Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church, Parish Magazine, August 2005
„Junge Christen suchen Alte Meister“, Deutsche Tagespost April 2001
Teaching Experience Feb. – June 2016
College des Bernardins, Faculté de Notre Dame, Paris Le Cantique des Cantiques: Symbolism, Canon et Théologie (class for the STL cycle)
Feb. – June 2018
Pontificial Biblical Institute (McCarthy Chair), Rome -3-
Nina Sophie Heereman The Song of Songs as Solomonic Literature and Symbolic Poetry
Scholarly Papers SBL Vienna July 2014
“Behold King Solomon…”: Traces of reception-history within the Song of Songs?
SBL Berlin August 2017
“Where is Wisdom to be Found?” Rethinking the Song of Song’s Solomonic Setting: The Royal Road to Allegory
Public Conferences March 5th 2017
3rd Annual Women’s Conference of the Magdalena Institute, Magdala, Israel The Book of Esther and the Feminine Genius (Main Conference)
April 5th 2017
The Rainbow Jerusalem Group, Interreligious Study & Dialogue Messianic Reverberations of the Song of Songs in the Gospel of John
Roman Curia 17. Jan. 2014
Pontificial Council for the Laity Gathering of a selected group of women theologians in view of a greater involvement of women in the public life of the Church.
10.-12. Okt. 2013
Pontificial Council for the Laity „Dio affida l’essere umano alla donna“ (Study seminar of the Women's section)
Working Experience Feb. 1998 – Jun. 1998
Landratsamt – Altötting (legal intern)
Oct. 1997 – Jan. 1998
Staatsanwaltschaft – Rosenheim (legal intern)
Apr. – Sept. 1997
Landgericht – Traunstein (legal intern)
Jul. – Sept. 1997
Treuhandanstalt – Berlin, Direktorat Sondervermögen SED (internship)
Feb. 1993
Panavia – München (summer job as a secretary)
Jul. 1992
Allgemeine Leasing – München, Grünwald (summer job as a secretary)
Media Experience September 2007
Medien Akademie für Katholische Apologetik (MAKA) Media training seminar for selected Catholics
September 2005
Der selige Kardinal von Galen. Ein Gespräch mit dem Historiker und „von Galen“ Forscher Joachim Kuropka. Interview by Nina Heereman for EWTN (Europe)
August 2005
Interview with Nina Heereman zum WJT Köln. Das Gespräch führt Christina Link-Blumrath, Chefredakteurin, EWTN (Europe)
14. Aug. 2005
Life-Interview with Kardinal Kasper for KTV
6. April 2005
Lange Nacht aus Rom – Kirche ohne Jugend? Sondersendung des ZDF zum Tod Johannes Paul II (Church without Youth? Special broadcast on the occasion of the death of John Paul II). Moderation: Andreas Klinner; Guests: Knut Erbe, Renate Holms, Stefan von Kempis, Nina Heereman
2000 – 2004
Various contributions on Radio Horeb Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Nina Sophie Heereman Bad Brückenau, 16. February 2018
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