Adam Szafrański

Dr. hab. Adam Szafrański is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economic and Digital Sociology, Institute of Sociological Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic career spans over three decades, focusing on anthropology of religion, symbolic culture, and interpretive frameworks.

• Role: Assistant Professor in Economic and Digital Sociology
• Institution: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
• Research Focus: Anthropology of religion, constructivist phenomenology, symbolic culture, ritual studies, and cultural anthropology

His research explores the intersections of religious discourse, cultural symbolism, and interpretive methodologies. A significant portion of his work engages with the legacy of Clifford Geertz and constructivist approaches to religious ritual and performance art. His publications address themes like the privatization of religion, trance studies, and the epistemological boundaries of symbolic culture.

Between 1996 and 2020, Szafrański has authored peer-reviewed articles and books on religious anthropology, while also organizing national conferences such as 'Contemporary Faces of the Bazaar' and 'Challenges of Cultural Anthropology.' He has served as editor-in-chief for multidisciplinary publications and participated in international academic exchanges, including presenting papers on constructivist phenomenology and ritual theory.