Klaus König

Dr. Klaus König serves as Academic Director at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, holding the Chair of Didactics of Religious Studies, Catechetics and Religious Education since 1995. His work bridges theological inquiry with educational innovation, focusing on religious learning through historical engagement, music integration, and curriculum development for Bavarian middle schools.

• Academic Director since 1995
• Faculty of Theology, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
• Specializing in Didactics of Religious Studies, Catechetics, and Religious Education

His research prioritizes religious culture, music's role in religious education, and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications explore trends in non-denominational education, avant-garde music applications, and historical-religious intersections. Notable contributions include textbook series like Religion vernetzt and himmlisch, designed for Bavarian schools.

Key themes in his 15 most recent articles (2005-2022) include:

• Religious identity in secularizing societies
• Music and liturgical pedagogy
• Curricular responses to de-confessionalization
• Pop culture and youth religious engagement
• Networked learning in theological contexts
• Death education for children

Prof. König actively participates in academic associations like the Working Group for Catholic Religious Education and Catechetics (AKRK) and serves on the Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research (KU ZLB). He has authored over 100 publications, including books on unbound religious cultures and youth religiosity, and contributes to teacher training seminars across Bavaria.