István Beres

István Beres is an Associate Professor at the Department of Art Studies and Art Pedagogy, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University, Budapest. Previously, he held leadership roles at the University of Pécs, including Institute Director and Assistant Professor.

• Education: PhD in Communication Science (2004) and MA in Humanities (1989) from the University of Pécs (Hungary).

His research spans Communication Studies, Visual Communication, Cultural Studies, and Community Research in religious contexts. Key projects include the Sacrality and Communication Research Group (2014–present) and studies on Family Photography and Religious Identity.

The 15 most recent publications (2024–1992) reflect his focus on religious communities, digital communication, and cultural memory, with keywords spanning Visual Anthropology, Theology, and Media Theory. His work often intersects religious studies, digital anthropology, and historical documentation.

He has led curriculum development initiatives for Communication Studies and Social Work, and participated in international fellowships at the University of Basel and Humboldt University. Despite extensive contributions, no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided texts.