Valentina CICILIOT

Valentina Ciciliot is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in the modern history of Catholicism, charismatic Christian movements, and Christianity's relationship with ecology. Her research focuses on topics such as the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, papal canonization policies (particularly under John Paul II), and the globalization of Catholicism. She holds a PhD from the University of Reading (UK), an MA from the University of Padua and Ca' Foscari, and a BA from Ca' Foscari University.

Her teaching includes courses such as 'Religions and Ecology,' 'North American Christianity,' and 'Historical Writing Laboratory.' Ciciliot has held prestigious fellowships, including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowships (2014/2015), and is affiliated with institutions like the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary religious practices, emphasizing transnational dynamics and environmental ethics.

Research contributions include monographs on female canonizations and edited volumes on the Catholic Charismatic Movement. She actively participates in international conferences and editorial boards, fostering dialogue between academia and religious institutions. Ciciliot’s research also explores intersections of Catholicism with social justice, environmental advocacy, and global religious pluralism.