معرفی
Alfréd Somogyi serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Historical Sciences within the Reformed Theological Faculty of J. Selye University since 2014. He simultaneously holds ministerial duties as Pastor of the Reformed Christian Church in Slovakia in Opatovský Sokolec congregation since 2000 and currently serves as President of the Alliance for Common Goals (largest Hungarian NGO in Slovakia) since 2024.
Education:
- J. Calvin Theological Academy - Reformed Theology (1994-1999)
- J. Selye University - Theology (until 2006)
- Rigorosum in Reformed Theology (2007-2008)
- PhD in Theology (2007-2010)
- Habilitation in Theology (2021)
Dr. Somogyi's research focuses on reformed church law, church politics, and the history of the Reformed Christian Church in Slovakia during the 20th century. His scholarly work examines church-state relations, ecclesiastical governance, and historical developments within Protestant communities in Central Europe, with particular attention to legal frameworks and religious identity formation.
His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output in theological journals and edited volumes, with his 2023 article on oath practices in the Reformed Church representing his current research trajectory at the intersection of religious law and historical practice.
Academic Service:
- Member of Scientific Council of Orthodox Divinity Faculty at University of Prešov
- Member of Scientific Council of J. Selye University
- Responsible editor of Teológiai Forum theological journal
- Member of editorial boards for multiple international theological publications
Dr. Somogyi actively contributes to academic administration through his research projects funded by VEGA and Erasmus+ programs, while maintaining significant ecclesiastical responsibilities including membership in the Synod of the Reformed Christian Church in Slovakia since 2008 and chairing its Legal Committee. His dual academic-church engagement creates a unique interdisciplinary perspective on religious institutional development in Central Europe.
