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Dr. Stefan Gärtner is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, affiliated with the Department of Religion and Practice. His research focuses on practical theology, pastoral care in late modern societies, liturgical studies, and theological communication. He teaches courses such as Poimenics, Diaconics, Liturgy and Homiletics, and Pastoral Care.
His scholarly work explores boundaries in practical theology, the decline of Dutch Catholicism, and the intersection of theology with modern societal challenges. Key publications include Discovering Practical Theology (2020) and Der Fall des niederländischen Katholizismus (2017).
Gärtner's research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to pastoral theology, addressing issues of time, power, and language in pastoral care. His earlier works (e.g., 2000) laid foundational frameworks for theological communication in postmodern contexts.
