Jarosław Popławski

Rev. Prof. Dr. Hab. Jarosław Popławski serves as Professor in the Department of the History of Spirituality at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. His academic work focuses on the historical and theological dimensions of Christian spiritual traditions, with particular expertise in Polish Catholic spirituality and its historical development.

Professor Popławski's research spans multiple dimensions of Christian spirituality with special emphasis on:

• History and development of spiritual traditions in Catholicism
• Marian spirituality and devotion throughout Christian history
• Priestly and religious formation in various spiritual traditions
• Theological virtues as foundations of Christian spiritual life
• Monastic and consecrated life spirituality
• Spiritual direction practices and methodologies

His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with both historical and contemporary aspects of spirituality. Professor Popławski's work shows particular interest in Polish Catholic spiritual heritage, examining how historical figures and movements have shaped contemporary spiritual practice. His research often bridges academic theological study with practical spiritual application, making significant contributions to understanding the development of spiritual traditions in Central Europe.

Professor Popławski has supervised numerous doctoral and master's theses from 2003-2025 on diverse topics including:

• Eucharistic spirituality and its application to children's formation
• Theological virtues in the lives of blessed and saintly figures
• Spiritual formation of youth in religious organizations
• Priestly identity and spirituality in contemporary contexts
• Historical studies of spiritual movements and figures
• Marian spirituality across different historical periods

As an active academic, Professor Popławski serves as reviewer for doctoral dissertations and habilitation procedures, participates in editorial boards including the 'Spiritualitas' series, and regularly presents at national and international conferences on spirituality topics. His book publications include 'Spiritual heritage of Dzieła Lasek' (2018), 'Blessed Father Kazimierz Gostyński' (2021), and 'Blessed Father Antoni Zawistowski' (2020), contributing significantly to the study of Polish spiritual figures.