Ratzinger Prize 2012

The “Ratzinger
Prize” is also known as the “Nobel of Theology.” The Prize is sponsored by the
Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI) Vatican Foundation, whose aim is to “promote
the publication, distribution and study of the writings of former university
professor Joseph Ratzinger.” The Prize, though, recognizes excellence in theological study and teaching and not the echoing Ratzinger’s thought. Vatican Radio explains more here.

In 2010, the Holy Father established, in consultation with other, a
Prize in Theology noting three areas: Sacred Scripture, Patristics and
Fundamental Theology.

2012

• Rémi Brague, Professor emeritus of medieval and
  Arabic philosophy, University Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris I) and professor of
  Philosophy of the European religions (Romano Guardini Chair), Ludwig-
  Maximilian University
• Father Brian E. Daley, SJ, Professor of Theology,
  University of Notre Dame

2011

• Professor Dr.
  Manlio Simonetti, Professor of Ancient Christian Studies and Patristic Biblical
  Interpretation, La Sapienza University
• Father Dr. Olegario González
  de Cardedal, Professor of Dogmatic and Fundamental Theology, Pontifical
  University of Salamanca
• Father Dr. Maximilian Heim, OCist, Abbot of
  Heiligenkreuz Monastery, Austria, Professor of Dogmatic and Fundamental
  Theology, University of Heiligenkreuz.