Jakub Doležel

Jakub Doležel is an Assistant Professor at Palacký University Olomouc, affiliated with the Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology and the Department of Christian Social Work. His work bridges theological principles with social work practice, focusing on spiritual sensitivity and historical contexts.

Education:

• MA in Theology (1991-1996), Palacký University Olomouc
• Postgraduate studies in Systematic Theology (ThLic., 1999-2002)
• Doctor of Practical Theology (TH.D., 2008-2012), with a dissertation on Church Social Work and the encyclical Deus caritas est
• Scholarship at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (2002-2003)

Jakub Doležel’s research centers on integrating theological foundations into social work, particularly addressing spiritual sensitivity in secular and religious contexts. His work includes historical analysis of church-based social services and Catholic Charities’ role in modern society.

The SPIRISEN-SW project (2017) exemplifies his focus on spiritual diversity in the Czech Republic, where non-religious and religious populations coexist. This applied research, funded by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, seeks to innovate social work practices through theological insights.

His publication "Spiritual Sensitivity in Caritas Services" (2017) highlights strategies for addressing clients’ spiritual needs within secular frameworks. This work aligns with broader trends in his research on bridging faith-based and secular social services.