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Olav Boelens is a Lecturer at the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, Tilburg University, specializing in religious education and interreligious studies. He concurrently serves as a Teacher at Hogeschool Domstad since 2005. His research focuses on classroom pedagogy, interreligious education methodologies, and legal frameworks governing religious institutions. Notable contributions include empirical studies on student learning in interreligious contexts and curriculum development for religious education.
Research interests span pedagogical strategies for religious pluralism, the intersection of law and theology, and innovative teaching methods like bibliodrama. Recent work includes analyzing the constitutional validity of church laws and co-authoring a seminal handbook on religious pedagogy.
Collaborations involve interfaith education initiatives and workshops on inclusive teaching practices. His presentations address topics such as empirical studies in religious education and the role of science in theological contexts.
