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Magdaléna Rychetská is an Assistant Professor at the Chinese Studies Seminar within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. Born in 1991 in Čadca, Slovakia, she has established herself as a specialist in religious studies with a focus on Christianity in Chinese societies. Her academic journey began with studies in Cultural Studies of China and Religion at Masaryk University, continued with a Master's in China Studies at Zhejiang University, and culminated in a Ph.D. in the Study of Religion from Masaryk University.
Her educational background includes a 2020 Ph.D. in the Study of Religion with dissertation titled 'Uneasy Encounters: Christian Churches in Authoritarian Regimes of China and Taiwan,' a 2019 MA in Master of China Studies from Zhejiang University, a 2017 BA in Cultural Studies of China, and a 2015 MA in the Study of Religion - both from Masaryk University. Her research interests center on the complex relationship between religious institutions and state power in China and Taiwan, with particular attention to Presbyterian and Catholic churches.
Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of religion and politics in Chinese societies. Her work examines how Christian communities navigate authoritarian governance while maintaining religious identity and autonomy. The most recent publications show an evolution toward examining broader theoretical frameworks for understanding religious-state relations, while maintaining her empirical focus on specific church communities in China and Taiwan. Her research demonstrates increasing sophistication in connecting local religious practices with global religious networks and international relations.
- MUNI Scientist, Masaryk University (2022)
- Vice-Rector's Award for Excellence in Doctoral Studies (2021)
- Dean's Award for Outstanding Doctoral Theses (2021)
- Young Scholar Award (European Association of Taiwan Studies) (2018)
- Chinese Bridge - Chinese Proficiency Competition for College Students (2017)
- Excellent doctoral student FF MUNI (2016)
- Young Scholar Award (European Association of Taiwan Studies) (2016)
Dr. Rychetská has been actively involved in research projects examining Christianity in Chinese societies, religious policy in China, and Chinese values in political discourse. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Christianity in China and Taiwan, Religions in China and Taiwan, Political and Social System of PRC, and specialized workshops on Social Movements in Chinese Societies and Research in Humanities in Taiwan. She has also contributed to e-learning platform development for Chinese language courses, demonstrating her commitment to innovative teaching methods in area studies.
