Alina Rynio

Prof. Dr. hab. Alina Rynio is a distinguished academic at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, holding the position of Professor in the Department of Christian Pedagogy and Pedagogical Biography under the Faculty of Social Sciences. She has served in multiple leadership roles including Head of Department and Director of the Institute of Pedagogy, and was elected to the Christian Pedagogy Section of the Polish Academy of Sciences (2024-2027). Her work bridges Catholic educational thought with pedagogical biography studies.

Research Interests:

• Christian Pedagogy
• Pedagogical Biography
• Family Education
• Social Pedagogy
• Moral Education
• Catholic Educational Thought
• Integral Education

Publications & Academic Engagement focus on John Paul II's educational philosophy, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński's pedagogical legacy, and Christian family dynamics. She has contributed extensively to understanding blessed educators and resilience in education. Her 2023-2025 articles reveal consistent exploration of moral formation, religious education, and Christian values in schools.

Scientific Awards:

• Złoty Krzyż Zasługi (2017)
• Medal Jubileuszowy 100-lecia KUL (2018)
• Papieski Krzyż Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (2022)
• Krzyż Wolności i Solidarności (2023)
• Multiple Rector's Awards

Advising includes mentoring 15+ Master's and PhD theses on topics ranging from parental authority to cyber addiction and Walt Disney moral values. She serves as Editor-in-Chief for academic series like Biblioteka Katedry Pedagogiki Chrześcijańskiej and participates in national/international conferences on Integral Education and Christian Identity.