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Olivier ROTA is a Lecturer HDR (Habilitation to Direct Research) in History at the Catholic University of Lille with significant contributions to the field of contemporary religious history. He also serves as co-director of the 'Studies of Religious Facts' collection at Artois University Press, demonstrating his leadership in academic publishing. His scholarly work bridges historical research with contemporary religious studies, focusing particularly on interfaith relations and religious minorities.
Dr. ROTA earned his Doctorate in Religious Sciences from the University of Lille III Charles-de-Gaulle in 2007, followed by his Habilitation to Direct Research in History from the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne in 2019. His academic qualifications include being recognized as both a University Professor and Lecturer in History (22nd section), reflecting his standing in the French academic system.
His research program centers on the history of Catholics, Jews, and Jewish-Catholic relations in contemporary times, with particular attention to contexts where these communities exist as minorities in England, France, and Mandatory Palestine/Israel. His work examines themes including minority situations, religion and politics, international circulation of ideas, mission and apostolate, inter-religious dialogue, anti-Semitism, philo-Semitism, identity formation, hospitality, secularism, and secular teaching of religious facts. His methodology combines historical analysis with theological and sociological perspectives to provide nuanced understandings of religious dynamics in pluralistic societies.
Analysis of Dr. ROTA's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on interreligious dialogue, particularly Jewish-Christian relations, Catholic history in minority contexts, and the teaching of religious facts in secular educational settings. His work demonstrates an evolution from specific historical studies toward broader theoretical frameworks for understanding religious pluralism, reflecting both depth of historical knowledge and relevance to current societal challenges. The publications span multiple disciplines including religious studies, history, sociology of religion, and educational theory.
- Qualified as University Professor (2020)
- Qualified as Lecturer (2017)
- Habilitation to Direct Research (2019)
- Extensive publication record in religious history
- Co-director of academic publication series
Dr. ROTA actively participates in academic conferences and collaborative research projects, often focusing on religious dialogue, historical memory, and contemporary religious phenomena. He co-organizes scholarly events and contributes to collective publications, demonstrating his engagement with the broader academic community and commitment to advancing knowledge in religious studies.
