Monika Frazer-Imregh

Monika Frazer-Imregh is a University Associate Professor at the Gáspár Károli Reformed University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute of History, Department of Ancient History and Auxiliary Sciences. She is a distinguished scholar specializing in Renaissance philosophy, particularly the works of Marsilio Ficino, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, and Angelo Poliziano. Her research spans Neoplatonism, history of magic and occultism, and the translation of Reformation writings into Hungarian.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Ancient History (2006) from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE BTK), with dissertation titled "The influence of Plotinus on the 15th century. 19th century Renaissance philosophers: Marsilio Ficino and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola in the works of"
• Habilitation in Literary Studies (2024) from University of Szeged (SZTE)
• MA degrees in Classical Philology (Latin-Ancient Greek major) and Italian Studies (Italian major) from ELTE BTK (1992, 2000)

Professor Frazer-Imregh's research interests focus on ancient and Renaissance Neoplatonist philosophy, particularly the works of Marsilio Ficino and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola. She has extensively studied the intersections of philosophy, religion, and occult practices in the Renaissance period, with special attention to the reception of Plotinus, the development of Christian Kabbalah, and the role of magic and astrology in Renaissance thought. Her work also encompasses translation studies, particularly of Reformation writings into Hungarian, and she has made significant contributions to the understanding of Renaissance humanism through her editorial and translation work.

Her most recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on Renaissance philosophy and esotericism, with particular emphasis on Ficino's De vita libri tres, Pico della Mirandola's works on Christian Kabbalah, and Agrippa von Nettesheim's occult philosophy. Her research shows a growing interest in the connections between Renaissance thought and earlier traditions, as well as the reception of these ideas in later periods. The breadth of her work spans from textual criticism and translation to conceptual analysis of philosophical and religious ideas in the Renaissance context.

Her scientific awards include:

• KRE Rektora Elismerő Oklevele (2010)
• OTDK témavezetői munka elismerése (2019)

Professor Frazer-Imregh has been actively involved in numerous research projects and grants. She has led significant translation projects, including the translation of Angelo Poliziano's Letters (2020-2024) and Petrarch's De otio religioso (2025-2027). She has participated in the "Memory Culture from Antiquity to Modernity" research group (2020-2022) and received support from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for research trips. Her editorial work includes serving as Chief Editor of Orpheus Noster since 2009 and as a member of the editorial board of the Hungarian Review of Religious Studies.

She is an active member of several academic societies, including the Hungarian Society for the Academic Study of Religions, the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE), the Hungarian Philosophy Society, and the Hungarian Patristic Society. Her international research collaborations include work at the Vatican Library and various Italian libraries, reflecting her deep engagement with primary sources in Renaissance studies.