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Holger Arning is a Researcher and Coordinator at the University of Münster, currently leading the Research College RePliV (Regional Regulation of Religious Plurality in Comparison). He holds a PhD in Communication Science from the University of Münster and has extensive experience in religious history and political theology. His roles include:
- Coordinator of RePliV (2021–2024)
- Research Associate at the Department of Medieval and Modern Church History (since 2005)
- Prior affiliation with the Excellence Cluster 'Religion and Politics' (2009–2011, part-time)
Education:
- Master's in Communication Science, Modern History, and Biology (University of Münster, 1994–2000)
- Doctorate in Communication Science (2002–2006, funded by Cusanuswerk)
Research Focus: Discourse of National Socialism, Catholic Church History, gender roles in Catholicism, censorship, and political Catholicism. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary religious and societal issues.
Publications span over two decades, focusing on church-state relations, ideological conflicts, and the role of religion in modern political contexts. He has also contributed to public discourse through media commentary and lectures on topics like religious pluralism and historical memory.
Key Projects: Coordination of RePliV, editorial work on Vatican diplomatic archives, and collaborative research on Catholic Church responses to National Socialism. His interdisciplinary approach integrates history, theology, and communication studies.
