Mirjam Zimmermann

Mirjam Zimmermann is a Professor of Protestant Theology, specializing in Religious Education and Subject Didactics at the University of Siegen, Faculty I. She holds an active academic position, supervises research assistants, and teaches a wide range of courses in religious education, including interreligious learning, biblical didactics, and digital teaching methods. Her work is deeply engaged with contemporary issues such as digitalization, ethics, and inclusion in religious education.

Her research interests span Religious Education, Biblical Didactics, Interreligious Learning, Children's and Youth Theology, Digital Sacred Spaces, Ethics, and Inclusive Pedagogy. She emphasizes narrative learning, positionality in teaching, and the use of literature and media in religious instruction. Her teaching philosophy includes action orientation, production-based learning, and critical engagement with current societal issues like climate change and social justice.

The recent publications (2025–2023) reflect a strong trend toward digital religious education, particularly the pedagogy of virtual sacred spaces, alongside continued focus on interreligious and interdenominational learning, children's theology, and ethical education. These works combine empirical research, didactic innovation, and theological reflection, often published in collaboration with colleagues and integrated into practical teaching contexts.

While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided texts, her extensive editorial and collaborative work, including contributions to the Scientific-Religious Education Lexicon (WiReLex), underscores her scholarly impact. She actively mentors research assistants such as Dr. Steffi Fabricius and Benedict Totsche, and is involved in projects like kokoRU, though specific PhD or Master’s students are not named. She has no known grants mentioned, but her leadership in research projects implies grant-funded activities.

Mirjam Zimmermann is affiliated with the Research Team on Religious Education and contributes to national and international academic discourse through publications, edited volumes, and participation in academic networks. Her work bridges theory and practice, aiming to make religious education relevant, inclusive, and critically engaged with contemporary challenges.