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Marc Heidkamp is a Research Associate at the Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Theology within the Catholic Theological Faculty of the University of Münster. He has held this position since 2016, maintaining an active role in teaching and research with office hours held Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 in Room 307b at Robert-Koch-Str. 40, Münster.
His academic background includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Catholic Religious Education and Philosophy (2007-2012) from WWU Münster
- Diploma in Catholic Theology (2007-2015) from WWU Münster
- Master of Education in Catholic Religious Education and Philosophy (2012-2015) from WWU Münster
- Basic training in Themenzentrierter Interaktion (2012-2014)
Heidkamp's research centers on relevance discourses in theology, particularly within religious education, examining how theological contexts invoke relevance and implications for critical reflection on educational processes. His doctoral project explores these discourses in religious education, while his broader interests span science theory of theology, biblical hermeneutics, gender research, and the impact of digital technologies including AI on theological practice. This interdisciplinary approach bridges practical theology with contemporary societal challenges.
His recent publications (2017-2022) reveal a pronounced shift toward digital theology and relevance challenges in religious education. The 2022 co-authored article analyzes theological identity constructions, while 2020 works address digital subject formation and critical-emancipatory pedagogical approaches. These contributions consistently interrogate theology's societal relevance amid technological transformation, demonstrating methodological rigor in analyzing interdisciplinary intersections between theology, education, and digital culture.
Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided information.
Heidkamp provides extensive academic guidance as Fachstudienberatung for Catholic Religious Education teacher training since 2024 and has served on the Master CKG committee since 2017. His educational leadership includes conducting tutor training since 2019 and supervising thesis colloquia. He received scholarship support from Cusanuswerk during his studies (2010-2015), reflecting early recognition of academic potential.
He currently supports administrative leadership for the TheoTVIST team and previously contributed to the Diocese of Münster's Religious School Weeks project (2008-2015), demonstrating sustained commitment to practical theological implementation in educational contexts.
