Regina Heyder

Dr. theol. Regina Heyder is a Lecturer at the University of Bonn's Faculty of Catholic Theology, specializing in Middle and Modern Church History. With a focus on gender dynamics, Vatican II historiography, and religious abuse studies, she has made significant contributions through publications and editorial work.

• University of Bonn, Faculty of Catholic Theology
• Research: Church History, Gender Studies, Vatican II
• Expertise in women's roles in Catholicism
• Co-editor of abuse testimony collections

Her research examines female agency in Christian history, power structures within religious communities, and the legacy of Vatican II through narrative analysis of petitions and testimonies. Key edited works include Erzählen als Widerstand (2020) and Katholikinnen und das Zweite Vatikanische Konzil (2018), containing extensive historical documents.

Heyder's recent publications explore abuse narratives, gendered power asymmetries in sacramental theology, and medieval women's theological contributions. She co-developed the exhibition The Door is Open. Catholic Women and the Council (2013), documenting women's participation at Vatican II through panels and archival materials.

• Email: heyder@tpi-mainz.de
• Collaborated with Ute Leimgruber on abuse studies
• Contributions to Theologische Kommission des KDFB publications
• Active in historical analysis of women's ecclesial roles