معرفی
Dr. Igor Jakobfi serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Doctrine of the Church within the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo. His academic career spans theology, social ethics, and Catholic social teaching with a focus on practical church engagement in societal issues. He holds a Doctor of Humanities degree from the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb (2023), Master of Humanities (2009), and Bachelor of Theology (2002).
- Doctor of Humanities - Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb (2023)
- Master of Humanities - Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb (2009)
- Bachelor of Theology - Theology in Đakovo (2002)
Dr. Jakobfi's research centers on the Social Doctrine of the Church, particularly examining Church-state relations, migration challenges, lay participation, and social justice applications. His work bridges theological theory with practical social engagement, analyzing how Catholic social teaching addresses contemporary societal issues including migration crises, demographic challenges, and peacebuilding in post-conflict societies. He explores the dialogical nature of social teaching through diocesan implementation models.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying Catholic social thought to current Croatian and European contexts, with particular attention to migration, reconciliation processes, and social pastoral care. The research shows increasing engagement with Pope Francis's social teachings and their practical implementation at diocesan levels, especially through organizations like the Friends of St. Martin association.
Dr. Jakobfi actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations at international theological symposia and scientific colloquiums, focusing on social doctrine applications. His work appears in journals such as Diacovensia and various diocesan publications.
- Secretary of the Office for the Promotion of the Social Doctrine of the Church and Social Issues (since 2003)
- Secretary of the Office for Religious Societies (since 2010)
- President of the humanitarian association Friends of St. Martin (since 2014)
- Member of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (since 2014)
- Member of the board of directors of the Center for the Promotion of the Social Doctrine of the Church (since 2019)
Dr. Jakobfi teaches courses including Social Doctrine of the Church I & II, Theological Social Ethics, Business Ethics, and Human Rights and the Social Teaching of the Church. His popularization efforts include multiple cycles of social debates organized by the Institute for the New Evangelization and lectures on social doctrine for various community groups across Croatia.
