Charles-Edouard Harang

Charles-Edouard Harang is a Professor of History and a Doctor of History at the University of Rouen, with a focus on political and religious history, colonization and decolonization, and youth movements. He has taught at institutions including the University of Rouen, the Norman Institute of Religious Sciences, and preparatory classes for Grandes Écoles.

• Doctoral thesis: Paris Institute of Political Studies (2004)
• Licence in History of the 20th Century (1996)
• Aggregation in History (1999)

His research explores Catholic youth movements, religious education, and France’s postwar societal transformations. Recent works analyze environmental education in scouting and gender integration in Catholic institutions.

• Thematic trends: Decolonization, Third World emergence, ecumenism
• Methodological emphasis: Archival analysis, oral history, intergenerational studies

Scientific Awards:

• Prix André Conquet (2007)

Advisory roles include CNRS-IHTP correspondent (2024-…). He is affiliated with the University of Rouen, Religious History Crossroads Association, and the Center for Research and Exchange on Christianity.