Stefan Furrer

Stefan Furrer is a Research Associate at the University of Lucerne's Faculty of Theology, Department of Church History. He holds a Master of Arts in Catholic Theology and Bachelor of Arts in Theology and History from the University of Lucerne. Currently, he works on the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project "The Abbey of Einsiedeln and the Benedictine Priory of Fahr 1960-1980 (Einsiedeln and Fahr during the Council Period)" as a doctoral student and researcher.

Professional Experience

• Research Associate, University of Lucerne (2025–present)
• Distance Learning Director, Study Advisor and Research Assistant at Chair of Canon Law/Church-State Law (2014-2021)
• Previous work in construction, archaeology, museum education, and youth ministry

Research Focus

His research examines historical church administration and legal relationships, with expertise in Benedictine institutions during Vatican II. His master's thesis analyzed 15th-century ecclesiastical relations between the Diocese of Constance and Thurgau territories.