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Prof. Dr. Johanna Rahner serves as Professor of Dogmatics, History of Dogma and Ecumenical Theology at the Catholic Theological Faculty of the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen since 2014. She also holds the position of Director of the Institute for Ecumenical and Interreligious Research at the same institution. Her research interests span a wide range of theological topics including: Biblical Hermeneutics for Systematic Theology (especially Christology), Ecumenical theology and its ecclesiological problem areas, the relationship between religion, culture, educational processes, politics and society, interaction of contemporary culture with worship and theology of the sacraments, theoretical foundations of dialogue between world religions in a globalized world, relationship between reason and faith, theology and philosophy, theology and natural sciences, patchwork religiosity and subjective religious pluralism, and religiosity of children and adolescents with special consideration of youth and cult literature and pop music. Prof. Rahner's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on contemporary challenges facing the Catholic Church, ecumenical dialogue, and the intersection of theology with modern culture. Her work frequently addresses the Second Vatican Council's implications for contemporary theology, the relationship between science and faith, and the practical application of theological concepts in interreligious contexts. She has made significant contributions to understanding eschatology, ecclesiology, and the practical application of theological concepts in interreligious contexts. Wissenschaftlicher Beirat des Kuratoriums zur Vorbereitung des Reformationsjubiläums 2017 Ökumenischer Arbeitskreis evangelischer und katholischer Theologen Editorial-Board der Ökumenischen Rundschau Wissenschaftlicher Beirat der Europäischen Melanchthonakademie, Bretten Societas oecumenica AG der deutschsprachigen katholischen Dogmatiker und Fundamentaltheologen Europäische Gesellschaft für Katholische Theologie. Deutsche Sektion e.V. AGENDA – Forum katholischer Theologinnen e.V. Prof. Rahner has been involved in several significant research projects including Moralische Urteilsfindung im säkularen Diskurs als Herausforderung für die christlichen Konfessionen, Intergenerationelle LehrerInnen-Ausbildung, Theorie und Praxis des interreligiösen Lernens, Kirche und Bildungsregime in Lateinamerika, Reformationsgedenken und Ökumene, and Grundfragen theologischer Anthropologie in Auseinandersetzung mit aktuellen naturwissenschaftlichen Modellen. She leads the Institute for Ecumenical and Interreligious Research, which serves as a hub for scholarly research on contemporary challenges in interfaith relations and ecumenical theology.

• Biblical Hermeneutics for Systematic Theology
• Christology
• Ecumenical Theology
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Dr. Mikel Burley is an Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Leeds' School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science. His research focuses on philosophy of religion, religious ethics, comparative philosophy, and South Asian traditions. He holds degrees from Essex, Nottingham, Leeds, and Bristol. His work bridges Western philosophical traditions (especially Wittgenstein) with Hindu and Buddhist thought. Education: BA (Essex) MA (Nottingham) PhD (Bristol) His research explores themes like death, immortality, karma, and interreligious dialogue. He has authored/co-authored over 15 books including A Radical Pluralist Philosophy of Religion and Rebirth and the Stream of Life . His funded projects include studies on religious pluralism and immortality. Supervises PhD students in philosophy of religion, ethics, and South Asian traditions. Active in academic communities like the Centre for Religion and Public Life. Teaches courses on religion, Hindu traditions, and South Asian religions. Engages in public scholarship through media appearances and edited volumes on interdisciplinary approaches.

• Philosophy of Religion
• Religious Ethics
• Comparative and Cross-Cultural Philosophy
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Prateep Nayak is a Professor at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development within the University of Waterloo. His academic focus combines political science, environmental studies, and international development through transdisciplinary research on human-environment connections. With expertise in commons governance, social-ecological resilience, environmental justice, and political ecology, he has taught courses like INDEV 100: Introduction to International Development SUSM 675: Governing the Commons INDEV 617: Environmental Change and Governance He has received prestigious awards including the Trudeau Scholarship, Harvard Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowship, Canada's Governor General Academic Gold Medal, and SSHRC Banting Fellowship. Professor Nayak's research explores social-ecological systems, emphasizing vulnerability-to-viability transitions in small-scale fisheries, gender dynamics in dried fish value chains, and multidimensional justice in coastal governance. His Google Scholar publications since 2017 highlight Asia-Africa comparative studies, marine protected areas, and policy frameworks for adaptive management. Article keywords reveal engagement with climate resilience, equity in resource access, and institutional pluralism in governance systems. Scientific awards include Trudeau Scholar Harvard Giorgio Ruffolo Fellow in Sustainability Science Canada's Governor General Academic Gold Medal SSHRC Banting Fellow His fieldwork experience includes development projects in India focusing on community-based governance of land, water, and forests at the research-implementation-policy interface. Current teaching aligns with his expertise in international development and environmental governance, while historical publications show long-term engagement with coastal systems analysis and regime shifts.

• Political Ecology
• Environmental Justice
• Social-Ecological Systems
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Florin George Călian is a researcher at the Center for Ecumenical Research within the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu , with a focus on the intersection of history of philosophy , religious studies , and classical philology . He co-founded the Dan Slușanschi School of Classical and Oriental Languages , which offers Latin, Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, and Sahidic Coptic to international students. Călian’s editorial work includes coordinating the Review of Ecumenical Studies (RES) and the Ratio publishing series. Education : Master’s in Greco-Roman History (University of Bucharest), Master’s in Medieval Studies (Central European University), PhD in Philosophy (Central European University, supervised by Gabor Betegh). Research Areas : Ontology of numbers in Plato, sacred space politics, Neoplatonic theology, historiography of alchemy, and interdisciplinary links between philosophy and Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Recent Publications include analyses of Plato’s mathematical ontology, critiques of Hagia Sophia’s reconversion, and editorials on the problem of evil. His 2021 monograph Numbers, Ontologically Speaking: Plato on Numerosity reinterprets Platonic dialogues through mathematical philosophy. Academic Engagements span roles as a coordinator for the Dan Slușanschi School, editorial board member for RES and SCHOLÉ , and organizer of conferences bridging theology and philosophy.

• History of Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Classical Philology
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Raji C. Steineck is a Professor of Japanese Philology at the University of Zurich and Vice Dean of Research for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He also holds visiting professorships at Yamaguchi University’s Research Institute for Time Studies and has been actively involved in academic leadership as President of the International Society for the Study of Time (ISST) and board member of the Swiss Asia Society (SAG) and the Center for Medieval Studies Zurich. Education: M.A. in Japanese Studies (1993), Dr. phil. in Philosophy (1999), and venia legendi in Japanology (2006) from Bonn University. His research spans Japanese philosophy , medieval mythologies , symbolic forms in Dōgen , and time in medieval culture . He has pioneered a transcultural theory of symbolic forms inspired by Cassirer, applied to Japanese studies, and led collaborations on topics like modern Japanese philosophy, authorship in East Asian literature, and Buddhist text analysis. His 2014 monograph Symbolische Form und Funktion critically engages with Cassirer’s work, while a monograph on ancient Japanese mythologies is in press. Recent publications focus on Dōgen’s temporal philosophy , Marxist critique , and bioethical debates in Japan. He has organized interdisciplinary research on Japanese mummified remains (2021) and contributed to critical theory. His awards include the ERC Advanced Grant and fellowships from DAAD, MEXT, Humboldt Foundation, and JSPS. Scientific Awards: ERC Advanced Grant (Project ‘Time in Medieval Japan’) DAAD Scholarship MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Ministry of Education) Humboldt Foundation Fellowship JSPS Fellowship As a mentor for the Swiss Study Foundation and co-editor of Welten Ostasiens and Asiatische Studien/Études Asiatiques , he fosters academic exchange. His teaching at Zurich includes courses on Japanese intellectual history, theoretical philosophy, and classical Japanese literature.

• Japanese Philosophy
• Critical Thought
• Medieval Japanese Culture
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Prof. Dr. Rupa Viswanath is a Professor of Indian Religions at the Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS) at the University of Göttingen. She also holds an Honorary Professorship in History at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh and is a Fellow at Lucy Cavendish College , University of Cambridge. Currently (2022–2024), she serves as Director of the MS Merian International Center for Advanced Studies in New Delhi. Lead interdisciplinary research cluster on inequality and diversity Co-leader of Historical Sociology specialization in CeMIS Master's program Former faculty at University of Pennsylvania's Department of South Asian Studies Her research interrogates the history of caste-as-slavery in South Asia, focusing on agrarian control, religious neutrality policies, and postcolonial caste-state entanglements. Key areas include: Caste-based violence and welfare systems Comparative racialization frameworks Mechanisms of social control in South/Southeast Asia Class power and state structure dynamics Contemporary governance of religious offense The Roundtable on The Pariah Problem (Modern Asian Studies, 2021) and her 2014 monograph demonstrate how colonial governance reframed caste as a religious issue to avoid state intervention in agrarian exploitation. Her 2023 review of Rule of the Commoner extends this analysis to post-independence Dravidian politics, revealing tensions between caste reform rhetoric and structural continuities. Scientific recognition includes: 2014 Choice Outstanding Academic Title for The Pariah Problem Contributions to major journals like International Review of Social History and Comparative Studies in Society and History Academic book blurbs and policy-oriented writings Her work connects Dalit struggles across regions through missionary-colonial archives and non-state actor analysis , while advocating for methodological rigor in studying subaltern histories without ventriloquism.

• History of Slavery in South Asia
• Political Economy of Caste
• Agrarian Change
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Olivera Gajic is a full professor in Pedagogy at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. Her career spans over three decades, starting as an Assistant Professor (2003), advancing to Associate Professor (2008), and attaining her current rank in 2013. She holds a Ph.D. in Pedagogy from the same institution. Education: Ph.D., Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad (2003) Teaching: Offers courses on educational theories, methodology, human rights education, and social-pedagogical practices. Her research focuses on educational methodologies, interculturality, civic education, and youth activism. She has led international projects like KOSSEP (2011-2019) and served as a contact person for the HEART project (2011-2015). Publications include monographs and papers on inclusive education, trauma-informed pedagogy, and democratic values in teaching. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Subject Didactics and Cultural and Religious Studies , and is a member of the European Association of Educational Researchers and ATEE.

• Methodology of educational work
• Education through art
• Interculturality and civic education
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Prof. Thorsten Knauth is a Professor of Religious Education at the University of Hamburg's Department of Didactics of Social Sciences and Mathematics and Natural Sciences (EW 5). He has held academic roles since 2008 at the University of Duisburg-Essen, including leading the Interreligious Learning Unit (AiL) and directing projects on inclusive religious pedagogy. His career spans research coordination, habilitation (2001), and visiting professorships at institutions like the University of Cologne and Karlsruhe. Education: Studied Protestant Theology, Education Science, Literature, and Linguistics at Marburg, Freiburg, and Hamburg (1986–1992). Earned a Dr. phil. summa cum laude in 1995 with a thesis on religious education in pluralistic societies. Research focuses on qualitative studies of religious education, interreligious learning, problem-oriented pedagogy, gender-inclusive approaches, and religious education in contexts of marginalization. Key projects include the EU-funded REDCo project (2006–2009) and the BMBF-funded 'ProViel' project (2018–2021) on inclusive religious education for teacher training. Publications include over 50 books and articles on religious pedagogy, interfaith dialogue, and inclusive education. Awards include his 1995 doctoral honor and leadership roles in academic societies like the Religious Education Society. Advising and grants: Supervised numerous projects funded by German Research Foundations (e.g., BMBF, DFG). His work addresses urban religious diversity, poverty-sensitive pedagogy, and interfaith collaboration in schools. Labs/teams: Leads the Religious Pedagogy research group at Hamburg. Collaborates with institutions like the Academy of World Religions (AWR) and chairs the Religious Pedagogy Society.

• Religious Education
• Interreligious and Intercultural Learning
• Problem-Oriented Religious Education
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Rev. Dr. hab. Jarosław Jęczeń serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Studies at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. His academic work bridges Catholic personalist philosophy with practical social work applications, particularly focusing on family dynamics within contemporary media environments. His research interests center on family communication , prenatal loss support , and media's impact on family life , with growing emphasis on virtual addictions and streetworking methodologies . Drawing heavily from Karol Wojtyła's personalist philosophy, his scholarship examines how digital environments reshape human personhood and familial bonds. His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational media-family interaction studies (2010-2015) toward specialized applications in prenatal bereavement support and social work innovation. Recent work (2022-2025) increasingly addresses contemporary social challenges through personalist frameworks, including service learning implementations and street-level social work with marginalized populations. Rector of KUL Award for outstanding habilitation thesis (2014) Medal of National Education Commission (2011) Individual Award of Rector of KUL, 4th degree (2009) Award for 'Studia z Przyszłością' Certification (2016) He has led multiple significant projects including the EU-funded 'Family and Work - Always Together' initiative and the 'Przystanek Wsparcie' model for social counseling. His editorial leadership spans publications like 'Personalism in Science and Art' and 'Personalistic Media Studies', while his fieldwork includes developing prison reintegration programs and virtual addiction prevention frameworks. Current work focuses on strengthening social work methodologies through personalist philosophy and digital age adaptations.

• Family Studies
• Social Work
• Media Communication
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Linda Merkel is a Professor at the University of Potsdam , affiliated with the School of Life Planning, Ethics, and Religious Studies (LER) and the Department of Didactics of LER . Her research focuses on narrative texts in education, interdisciplinary teaching, ethics and values education, and emotional reflexion in judgment formation. Education : Studium at Humboldt University Berlin (2007–2014), Auslandsstudium at University of Nottingham (2010–2011), Promotionsstudium in Philosophy Didactics (2016–2020). Professional Experience : Junior Professor at University of Potsdam (since 2021), Lehrveranstaltungen at Humboldt University Berlin (2018–2021), Secondary School Teacher in Berlin (2016–2021). Linda Merkel's research examines how narrative texts can advance ethical and philosophical judgment formation in LER education. She explores interdisciplinary integration, emotional reflexion, and conceptual change strategies in teaching. Her 2024–2025 publications analyze student attitudes toward religious studies, problem-oriented pedagogy, and narrative-driven ethical education. Her recent projects include the school initiative „Wie kann ich ICH sein? – Mit Geschichten philosophieren“ , where 9th-grade students engage with fictional texts to explore identity and ethical questions. This project, developed with teacher training students, was implemented in collaboration with the Campus Schools Network and informed by empirical studies on narrative text effectiveness.

• Narrative Texts in Education
• Interdisciplinary Teaching
• Ethics and Values Education
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Christian Schmidt is a Privatdozent (Private Lecturer) for Philosophy and Research Associate at the Centre for Social Critique at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. He has held this position since 2020, following his habilitation in 2016 at Universität Leipzig with the work 'Probleme der Autonomie. Geschichtliches Handeln und die Institutionalisierung der Freiheit'. Prior to this, he served as a Privatdozent at Universität Leipzig from 2016-2020 and held substitute professorships at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt and Universität Leipzig. His educational background includes studies in Philosophy and Mathematics at Universität Leipzig and City University London from 1992-1999, followed by a PhD in 2005 with a dissertation on 'Individualität und Eigentum' (Individuality and Property) at Universität Leipzig. Dr. Schmidt's research interests focus on social philosophy, philosophy of law, and history of philosophy, with particular emphasis on: Hegel and the Hegelian Left (especially Marx and Marxism) Critical theory authors Heidegger Foucault 20th century French philosophy His recent publications demonstrate sustained engagement with themes of autonomy, freedom, social critique, and political philosophy, with particular attention to the intersections between historical and contemporary philosophical frameworks. His work spans German idealism, critical social theory, political theology, and contemporary social issues including work, resistance, and institutional structures. Among his notable academic achievements is being awarded the Dilthey Fellowship by Volkswagenstiftung from 2009-2015 for his project 'Grenzen des Handelns' (Limits of Action). He has also been a member of the Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig (Junges Forum) since 2018. Dr. Schmidt has been active in international academic collaborations, including research stays at Université de Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Center Marc Bloch in Berlin, and as a guest professor at Fudan University in Shanghai in 2019.

• Social Philosophy
• Philosophy of Law
• History of Philosophy
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Matthew Weeks is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Rhodes College, a liberal arts institution. His research focuses on social cognitive processes, particularly how social categorization (race, class, religion) shapes interpersonal judgments and behaviors. He actively engages undergraduate students in collaborative research projects. B.A. in Psychology from Kentucky Wesleyan College M.S. in General Psychology from University of Memphis Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from University of Memphis His work examines implicit bias mechanisms through lenses of racial categorization, socioeconomic status perception, and religious influence. Key themes include stereotype application, shifting standards models, and intersectional identity dynamics. Matthew Weeks' research output demonstrates consistent exploration of social categorization effects over 20+ years, with recent emphasis on status amplification, intersectional bias, and occupational stereotyping. His methodological focus includes implicit association testing and stereotype quantification frameworks. He emphasizes mentorship in liberal arts settings, fostering critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills among students. His email contact is weeksm@rhodes.edu.

• Social Psychology
• Implicit Bias
• Stereotyping
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Anne-Birgitte Rohwedder is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aalborg University, Denmark. She is affiliated with the Centre for Education Policy Research (CfU) and the Collaborative Organizational Learning (CO-LEARN) research group, where she conducts interdisciplinary research on vocational education, teacher onboarding, and inclusive learning practices, particularly in the Social and Health Education (SOSU) sector. Her work integrates educational theory, policy analysis, and technological innovation, especially through the use of generative AI to support bilingual learners. Her research interests include: Vocational Education and Training (VET) Social and Health Education (SOSU) Experiential and workplace learning Teacher onboarding and professional development Inclusive education for bilingual women Generative AI in educational contexts Didactics and organizational learning Her recent publications and projects highlight a strong focus on enhancing participation and equity in vocational education, particularly through innovative digital tools and collaborative learning models. She emphasizes the integration of theoretical frameworks with practical educational reforms. She has been recognized for her teaching excellence with the Årets underviser EVU SSH award in 2023. Her scientific contributions are disseminated through peer-reviewed articles, reports, conferences, and public engagement. She supervises PhD students, including Amina Sabah Karim , and leads or co-leads multiple funded research projects, such as the VELUX Foundation-supported 2SOSU-AI project, which explores how generative AI can support bilingual women in SOSU programs. She also contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives on educational policy, problem-based learning, and welfare state education. Her collaborative work extends to partnerships with institutions like CIU (Center for IT in VET), VFV (Welfare Technology Knowledge Center), and 12 Danish SOSU schools, ensuring real-world impact on teacher competencies and student outcomes.

• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Social and Health Education (SOSU)
• Experiential Learning
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Terje Emil Fredwall is a Professor at the Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Agder, and is affiliated with the Center for Care Research, South. He also holds an adjunct professorship (Professor II) at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His academic work bridges ethics, health care, and the criminal justice system. PhD in Ethics, University of Agder (2014) Employed at UiA since 2008 Former advisor at the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Police His research interests center on professional and care ethics , particularly in mental health services, municipal care, and correctional settings. He critically examines how ethical norms shape care practices, prison officer roles, and textbook representations of mental illness. His work frequently employs narrative and qualitative methodologies to uncover moral dilemmas and lived experiences. The most recent publications reflect a strong focus on patient complaints in primary care , ethics in prison healthcare , rehabilitation narratives , and knowledge dissemination in care services . His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to both academic and public discourse on ethics and care. He serves as editor-in-chief of Omsorgsbiblioteket , a national platform for summarizing and sharing research in health and care services, demonstrating his leadership in knowledge translation. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and editorial role highlight significant scholarly impact. Fredwall actively mentors and collaborates with researchers, though specific advisees are not named. He has led interdisciplinary research initiatives and grant applications, particularly in municipal health research. His leadership extends to organizing seminars and contributing to public debates on ethics, aging, and alcohol use in later life. He is involved in multiple research groups, including the Ethics and Philosophy Research Group , Practical Research and Development in Municipal Health and Care Services (PraKHT) , and Society, Space, Psychosocial Health (SSPH) . These affiliations reflect his commitment to applied, ethical, and socially relevant research.

• Professional Ethics
• Care Ethics
• Mental Health Care
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William B. Rubenstein is the Bruce Bromley Professor of Law at Harvard Law School , specializing in complex litigation and civil procedure . He serves as a leading authority on class action law through his authorship of Newberg and Rubenstein on Class Actions and has been court-appointed as expert witness in major cases like the National Prescription Opiate Litigation and NFL Concussion Injury Litigation . Education: J.D. from Harvard Law School (1986, magna cum laude ), B.A. from Yale College (1982) Professional History: Faculty at Harvard (2007-present), UCLA (1997-2007), Stanford (1995-1997) His research focuses on class action economics , attorney fee structures , and LGBTQ+ legal rights . He developed the negotiation class certification model to address collective action problems in heterogeneous class actions. His empirical work critiques the transparency deficits in class action settlements. Recent publications analyze jurisdictional vagueness in state long-arm statutes and cooperative settlement mechanisms for large-stakeholder class actions. He has served as amicus counsel in landmark SCOTUS cases like Frank v. Gaos and Laboratory Corporation v. Davis . Teaching: Civil Procedure, Advanced Civil Procedure, Complex Litigation Awards: Albert M. Sacks-Paul A. Freund (Harvard), Rutter (UCLA), Hurlbut (Stanford) Practice Experience: ACLU Director (1990-1995), litigated Braschi v. Stahl Associates (1989)

• Civil Litigation
• Civil Procedure
• Complex Litigation and Class Action Remedies
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