Bernd Ruping

Prof. Dr. Bernd Ruping is a Professor of Representative Communication and Theater Pedagogy at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, leading the Institute for Theater Pedagogy since 2000. He holds a doctoral degree in German Studies and Theater from the University of Münster, with a thesis on Brecht's Lehrstück. His academic career includes teaching at secondary schools, leadership roles at the Theaterpädagogisches Zentrum in Lingen, and curricular development integrating theater pedagogy with regional educational infrastructure. He advises organizations such as the LEGO Group on creativity research and collaborates with the Hepp-Gesellschaft for corporate communication strategies.

Education:

• Studied Germanistics, Philosophy, and Sociology at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster
• Doctorate in Theater Studies (1984)

Research Interests: Theater pedagogy's role in interdisciplinary learning, inclusive education through artistic processes, and the application of theater methods in social contexts. His work emphasizes aesthetic experiences as transformative tools in education and therapy.

Institutional Roles:

• Head of the Theater Pedagogy Study Program since 1998
• Institute Director and Study Dean
• Oversees research projects and regional academic collaborations

Labs/Teams: Leads the Institute for Theater Pedagogy, fostering partnerships with schools and cultural institutions to implement theater-based educational programs.