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Associate Professor Silvana Fužinato is a distinguished biblical theologian at the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo, part of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek. A member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, she has served as Prodean for Teaching and Students (2018-2019), Chair of the Department of New Testament Scripture (2018-2020), and Chair of the Department of Old and New Testament Scripture (2020-2024). She actively contributes to numerous committees including the Quality Assurance Committee and the Committee for Publishing Activities.
Dr. Fužinato earned her doctorate in biblical theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome (2014), following master's studies there (2011) and philosophical-theological studies at the Theology Department in Rijeka (2008). Her educational journey began with primary school in Prnjavor near Banja Luka (1988-1996) and the Women's General Gymnasium of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in Zagreb (1996-2000).
Her research focuses on biblical theology through a communication perspective, with particular expertise in Johannine literature, biblical anthropology, and the interpretation of New Testament texts. She explores how biblical narratives shape readers' understanding of faith, relationships, and the divine-human encounter. Her work bridges traditional exegesis with contemporary communication theory, examining how biblical texts function as communicative events that transform readers.
Her extensive publication record reveals consistent focus on the Gospel of John, with recurring themes of encounter, dialogue, and transformation. She examines biblical figures as models for contemporary faith, particularly exploring women's roles in salvation history and the dynamics of human relationships in light of divine revelation. Her recent work increasingly addresses communication in biblical interpretation and the relevance of biblical wisdom for contemporary challenges.
- Student Council Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life (2017, 2019, 2024)
- Best Teacher per University Student Survey (2017/2018, 2021/2022)
- Appreciation from Franciscan Media Center 'Svjetlo riječi' for Support and Contribution (2024)
Professor Fužinato has mentored over 25 diploma theses across multiple institutions, guiding students in exegetical-theological analyses of biblical texts. Her research is supported through international collaborations including the 'Evangelium und Kultur' project and the 'Egzegetski instrumentarij Novoga zavjeta' research initiative. She actively participates in numerous scientific boards including the editorial board of 'Diacovensia' journal where she served as deputy chief editor (2019-2025).
As a prominent voice in Croatian biblical scholarship, she regularly contributes to media through television appearances on HRT1's 'Biblija' program and radio programs including 'Sutra je Dan Gospodnji' and 'Ivan - evanđelist ljubavi,' making biblical scholarship accessible to broader audiences.
