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Prof. Dr. Rita Burrichter, a faculty member at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Cultural Studies, serves as a Professor in the Department of Practical Theology. Her career spans academic roles and editorial leadership, including co-editing 'sensus Religion' and directing the journal 'Katechetische Blätter' since 2013.
- Studied Catholic Theology, Art History, and Philosophy in Münster/Bochum
- PhD in Theology with interdisciplinary focus on art mediation
- Academic positions at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1989-1996, 1998-2004) and Professorship at Paderborn (2004-present)
Her research bridges religious education with art history, focusing on aesthetic learning, pop culture, and gender studies. Key subfields include art's role in theological pedagogy and interfaith dialogue frameworks.
Recent publications analyze artistic representations in education and media, with a 2019-2015 focus on visual culture, competency development through art, and heterogeneity in teaching. Collaborative projects reflect her interdisciplinary approach.
Professional activities include editorial roles in theological journals, contributions to WiReLex, and memberships in academic societies like ESWTR.
