Christian Höger

Christian Höger is Full Professor of Religious Education and Catechesis at the Faculty of Theology, University of Lucerne, Switzerland, appointed in September 2021. His academic journey includes doctoral studies at University of Würzburg (2006) and habilitation at University of Freiburg (2019), with teaching experience at Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg and secondary schools.

Education

• Doctor of Theology (2006), University of Würzburg, Dissertation: 'Farewell to the Creator God? World Explanations of High School Graduates'
• Habilitation (2019), University of Freiburg, Thesis: 'Creation, Big Bang and Evolution – Attitudes of Students in Biographical Change'
• Theology Degree (2001), Catholic University of Eichstätt
• Education Studies (1998-2005), Universities of Eichstätt and Würzburg

Research Focus

Professor Höger's research explores three interconnected domains: theological education in scientific contexts, developmental approaches to faith formation, and empirical methodologies. His work examines how students reconcile creation narratives with scientific theories, develops pedagogical frameworks for youth theology, and advances qualitative research methods in religious education.

Honors & Service

• Scholarships from German Academic Scholarship Foundation and Konrad Adenauer Foundation
• Section Speaker (2012-2020): Empirical Religious Education, AKRK
• Memberships: International Society of Empirical Research in Theology, Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation