Nicole von Rost Biedron

Nicole von Rost Biedron is a doctoral researcher at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, specifically within the Department of Cultural Sciences. Her work focuses on integrating popular culture into religious education for upper secondary schools, examining pedagogical motivations and societal implications in secular contexts.

• Affiliated with the Center for Studies in Popular Culture (PoCuS) and the Cähl research network for subject didactics
• Active in the National Forum for Religious Didactics/Pedagogical Research (NFR) and Swedish Society for Religious History Research (SSRF)
• Course coordinator for Religious Studies modules (7.5–30 credits) and supervisor for history B-theses (VT21–VT23)

Her research emphasizes didactic strategies, religious semiotics, and the cultural relevance of religion in youth education. Publications include a 2025 book chapter on progressive religion and a 2024 conference paper analyzing pedagogical challenges in religious education.