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PD Dr. Manuel Köster is a Senior Academic Councillor at the Institute for History Didactics at the University of Münster. His primary research focuses on historical culture, language and history, empirical methods in history education, and task culture. He has held positions including Acting Professor for History Didactics at the University of Osnabrück (2019-2020) and Senior Academic Councillor at the University of Cologne (2018-2021). His academic background includes a doctorate from the University of Münster in 2013 and habilitation in 2025, granting him the Venia legendi in history didactics.
Education:
- 2003-2008: Studies in History and English at the University of Münster
- 2008: First State Examination
- 2008-2013: Doctoral Studies (PhD 2013)
- 2025: Habilitation, University of Münster
Dr. Köster’s work centers on theoretical frameworks for history education, including historical culture as a medium in social systems. His recent projects include analyzing the role of nostalgia in temporal practices and exploring interdisciplinary approaches to historical learning. He emphasizes the intersection of language, historical understanding, and identity formation, particularly in multiethnic societies. His work has been published in leading journals and monographs such as Zeitschrift für Geschichtsdidaktik and Theory of the History Classroom. Professional Activities:
He serves as a peer reviewer for journals including Historical Thinking, Culture and Education and the History Education Research Journal. He is also a member of the executive board of the Institute for History Didactics and has contributed to national and international academic committees.
