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Prof. Dr. Dominik Burkard serves as Chair Holder of the Chair of Church History of the Middle Ages and Modern Times within the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Würzburg. Appointed Professor in 2003 and assuming the Chair position in 2006, he maintains an active academic presence with his office located at Bibrastraße 14 in Würzburg.
His educational background includes Catholic theology studies at Tübingen and Freiburg i.Br. (1987-1992), followed by dual doctorates in theology from the University of Tübingen (1993) and the Phil.-Theol. University of St. Georgen in Frankfurt a.M. (1998). His habilitation in Medieval and Modern Church History was completed at the University of Münster in 2002.
Burkard's research spans multiple critical areas of church history including the Roman Inquisition and Index Congregation, church-state relations, Catholic Enlightenment, and 19th-20th century Catholicism. His scholarly work demonstrates particular expertise in the institutional development of the Church, examining how theological concepts translated into organizational structures and societal engagement throughout history. Recent publications reveal a focus on post-WWII Catholic developments, Vatican II documentation, and regional church history.
His publications show consistent scholarly output with significant editorial contributions to major historical works examining the Upper Rhenish Church Province's bicentennial, ecumenical movements of the 1950s, and historical catechism studies. The research demonstrates methodological diversity, combining archival analysis with institutional history approaches.
- Member of the International Scientific Commission for the Evaluation of the Alois Hudal Estate
- Member of the steering committee of the Centre for Augustinus Research
- Scientific Advisory Board member of the Görres Society
- Scientific Council member of the Catholic Academy in Bavaria
- Member of the DFG Research Group 2973 on Catholicism in the Federal Republic of Germany
Throughout his career, Burkard has held significant administrative roles including Vice Dean of the Graduate School of Humanities (2007-2011), University Ombudsman for humanities and social sciences (2010-2016), and membership in the University Senate and Council. His research has been supported through DFG projects including long-term studies on the Roman Inquisition and more recently through Research Group 2973 examining Catholic identity in post-war Germany. He serves on multiple editorial boards including the 'Roman Quarterly for Christian Antiquity and Church History' and the RJKG.
Burkard maintains active involvement with multiple research communities through his membership in the History Association of the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart (serving as 1st Chairman since 2020), the Commission for Contemporary History, and as liaison lecturer for the German Business Foundation. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical ecclesiastical engagement.
