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Lilla Szénási serves as Vice-dean and Assistant Professor at the Reformed Theological Faculty of J. Selye University, where she has been employed since 2017. She is affiliated with the Department of Applied Sciences and is responsible for profile subjects in the Missiology, Diakonia and Social Care study program at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her office is located at J. Selye University in Komárno, Slovakia, where she maintains an active role in theological education and administration.
Dr. Szénási's research focuses primarily on religious education, catechetics, and theological pedagogy, with particular attention to contemporary challenges in faith formation. Her work addresses the evolving landscape of religious instruction in the digital age, generational differences in religious learning, and the adaptation of educational materials for modern contexts. She has developed significant resources for religious educators, including textbooks and specialized publications that address the specific needs of children and adolescents in faith communities.
Her scholarly contributions span numerous publications, with particular emphasis on practical applications of religious education theory. Dr. Szénási's work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations of catechetical methods, particularly in Reformed theological contexts. Her research projects from 2018-2023 reflect a commitment to developing resources for religious educators across multiple languages and cultural contexts.
- Member of the editorial board of the Theological Forum
- Member of the editorial board of the Theological Journal Forum for Christian Dialogue
- Member of the editorial board of the Hungarian Reformed Education Journal
As an educator and administrator, Dr. Szénási has contributed significantly to the development of religious education curricula and resources. Her textbook On the Palm of God represents an innovative approach to religious education that considers child development and digital age challenges. Her chapter With adolescents in School and in the Congregation has become required reading for Protestant theological training in Hungary and Romania. She also serves as a pastor in the Reformed Christian Church in Slovakia, maintaining active engagement with religious communities while advancing theological education.
