Lukas Jung

Lukas Jung serves as a Research Associate at the Institute of Catholic Theology, Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg, and as a Senior Teacher at the State Vocational School III Bamberg Business School. His dual appointment since September 2022 bridges academic research and practical religious education in vocational settings, operating at 50% capacity in both roles under Bavarian state ministry sponsorship.

His academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with Catholic Theology focus (2011-2014, Otto-Friedrich University)
• Master's degree in Business Education with Catholic Religious Education specialization (2014-2017, Otto-Friedrich University)

Jung's research centers on religious education within vocational contexts, investigating how faith-based instruction fosters values formation and professional identity development. He examines digital integration challenges through projects like DiKuLe (blended learning) and explores denominational cooperation frameworks for effective religious pedagogy in diverse vocational classrooms.

His 2024 publication analyzes religious education's capacity to support future professionals' personal growth in vocational schools, reflecting his commitment to context-sensitive pedagogical approaches that address students' holistic development within career-oriented educational environments.

As a core member of the StReBe project team, Jung contributes to strengthening denominational religious education at Bavarian vocational schools through curriculum development, teacher training initiatives, and empirical research on classroom implementation strategies funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Culture.