Susanne Schwarz

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Susanne Schwarz is a full professor of Religious Pedagogy at the University of Vienna since March 2025. She has held academic roles at multiple institutions, including the University of Würzburg, University of Oldenburg, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, and the Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität (formerly University of Koblenz-Landau, Campus Landau). Her work centers on religious education, pedagogical strategies, and the role of religion in general education.

• 2004: First State Exam for teaching at secondary schools (Evangelical Theology, German Studies, Educational Science)
• 2007: Second State Exam; teaching experience in Crimmitschau
• 2009–2015: Research Assistant at University of Würzburg
• 2012: PhD in Educational Science (University of Leipzig)
• 2019: Habilitation in Religious Pedagogy at University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
• 2025: Appointed Professor at University of Vienna

Research Interests: She emphasizes children's and youth perspectives in religious education, analyzing their understanding of religion and interests. Her work explores secularization (confessionallessness), ambiguity in religious contexts, and interreligious learning. She advocates for high-quality, accessible educational offerings that address religion's role in personal and societal development.

Contact: Institut für Religionspädagogik, University of Vienna, Schenkenstraße 8-10, 1010 Wien (Room 6OG009). Phone: +43-1-4277-32902.