Regina Polak

Regina Polak is a Professor at the Department of Practical Theology within the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Vienna. Her work spans practical-theological ecclesiology, ecumenical engagement, and interdisciplinary reflections on religion in secular and plural contexts. She teaches courses such as Learning Christian Faith in Secular and Plural Contexts and Practical-theological Ecclesiology, emphasizing experiential and contextual theological inquiry.

Her research focuses on Practical Theology, Ecumenism, and the intersection of Religion and Democracy. Recent publications explore themes like Migration Theology, Interreligious Dialogue, and Synodal Governance, reflecting her commitment to addressing societal challenges through theological frameworks.

Regina Polak’s academic contributions include analyzing the role of religion in democratic societies, theological responses to migration, and biblical interpretations for modern ethical dilemmas. Her work appears in media outlets such as ORF and Ö1, where she contextualizes theological concepts for public discourse. She also contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the European Values Study, examining religiosity’s impact on social attitudes.