Anna Zellma

Professor Anna Zellma is affiliated with the Faculty of Theology at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, where she leads the Department of Pastoral Theology and Catechetics. Her work bridges theological scholarship and pedagogy, focusing on the evolving role of religious education in Poland’s secularizing society.

• Research Interests: Religious education, pedagogical training of religion teachers, education inspired by Christian values in family and school contexts, pedagogy of tolerance.
• Supervision: Mentors 5 doctoral students and has previously promoted 3 doctors.
• Email: anna.zellma@uwm.edu.pl

Her recent publications emphasize the challenges of adapting Catholic religious education to secularized environments. She investigates youth religiousness, intercultural competence, and the role of family and media in religious formation. Articles like "The Image of God and Prayer in the Statements of Young People" (2025) and "(Re) vision of Religious Education" (2024) highlight her focus on contemporary theological pedagogy and its intersection with digital media, domestic violence prevention, and psychological resilience.

Anna’s scholarly output reveals a thematic progression from historical and theoretical frameworks (e.g., "Misja teologii we współczesnym świecie" (2024) and "Fides et ratio" interpretations) to applied research on cyberbullying prevention, creativity in religious teaching, and pandemic-era adaptations. Her work consistently addresses teacher professional development, as seen in "Profilaktyka wypalenia zawodowego" (2022) and "Formacja ekumeniczna nauczycieli religii" (2019).