Carlos Munzer

Carlos Munzer serves as Lecturer in Religious Education and Doctoral Candidate at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg's Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies under Prof. Dr. Stefanie Lorenzen's supervision. His academic work integrates with practical primary school teaching in the Lichtenfels district, creating a unique bridge between theoretical religious pedagogy and classroom application in inclusive educational settings.

His educational background includes First State Examination in Primary School Teaching from Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg with majors in Protestant Religious Education, German, and Mathematics, complemented by specialized training in individual student support. Practical experience encompasses class leadership in early elementary education, cross-subject teaching (mathematics, ethics, crafts, music), and extensive work with students experiencing learning, language, and behavioral challenges.

Munzer's research centers on inclusive religious education with particular emphasis on illness and disability contexts. His doctoral dissertation develops a phenomenon-oriented foundation for relational and power-sensitive religious pedagogy, examining how religious educational relationships function between God, community, and individuals. He investigates heterogeneity-sensitive approaches for primary school religious instruction, especially regarding religious festivals like Christmas, integrating developmental, contextual, and diaconal orientations.

His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on relational dynamics in inclusive religious education settings, with particular attention to power structures and practical implementation in diverse classrooms. The 2025 Theo-Web article establishes theoretical foundations while the forthcoming Christmas-focused work provides concrete teaching methodologies for heterogeneous primary school environments.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Protestant Study Foundation Villigst Scholarship (2021-2025)

Munzer actively contributes to the StReBe research project strengthening confessional religious education in vocational schools while maintaining practical teaching engagement. His conference presentations at the GwR Graduate Workshop and Bamberg Ecumenical Research Colloquium demonstrate active scholarly participation. The combination of doctoral research, lecturer responsibilities, and classroom teaching creates a distinctive profile where theoretical insights directly inform practical educational approaches.

As a member of both the Society for Scientific Religious Education (GwR) and 'One School for All' association in Bavaria, Munzer collaborates across academic and practical educational spheres. His work with the StReBe project team and participation in research groups focused on religious education for sustainable development reflect commitment to advancing inclusive practices in religious pedagogy through both scholarly and community-based initiatives.