John Connelly

John Connelly is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, holding the Sidney Hellman Ehrman Professorship of European History. His academic career spans three decades of research and publication in modern East-Central European history, Catholicism, and the dynamics of dictatorships.

Education:

• PhD in History, Harvard University (1994)
• MA in History, Harvard University (1988)
• BSFS in International Relations (magna cum laude), Georgetown University (1982)

Research Interests:

• Modern East and Central European Political and Social History
• Comparative Education
• History of Nationalism and Racism
• History of Catholicism

His work examines the intersection of religion and politics, particularly in Eastern Europe under totalitarian regimes, and the transformation of academic institutions under ideological control.

Scientific Awards:

• Humanities Research Fellowship (UC, 2007)
• Institute for Advanced Study Membership (Princeton, 2002-03)
• George L. Beer Prize (AHA, 2001)
• Spencer Fellow (1996-98)
• German Marshall Fund Fellow (1996-97)
• 82nd Airborne Division Scholarship (Georgetown, 1978-82)

Publications: Connelly has authored or co-authored five major books, including From Enemy to Brother (2012) on Catholic-Jewish relations and Captive University (2000) on Sovietization of higher education. His 50+ journal articles span topics like Nazi racial theory, Stalinist university policies, and postwar Catholic moral theology.