Lukas Wapelhorst

Lukas Wapelhorst is a Researcher at the Institute for Catholic Theology within the Faculty of Cultural Studies at the University of Paderborn. He has served in this role since September 2018, focusing on church and religious history under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Nicole Priesching.

Education:

• Lehramt für Berufskollegs (Vocational Teaching Degree) in Economics and Catholic Theology (2009–2017) at the University of Paderborn
• Arabic-Muslim Culture and Language (2016–2017) at Université Ez-Zitouna, Tunis

Research and Professional Experience:

• Research stays in Venice (November–December 2017, March 2018)
• Erasmus+ program in Tunisia (2016–2017)
• International academic exposure through semesters in Uganda and Peru (2013–2014)

His work intersects theological studies, historical analysis, and intercultural engagement, particularly in European and Islamic contexts.