جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Arndt-Walter Emmerichمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sociology of Religion
• Muslim-Jewish Relations
• Urban Ethnography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arndt-Walter Emmerich is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Hertfordshire and an active researcher in the fields of religious diversity, Muslim-Jewish relations, and urban ethnography. He is currently involved in the international research project ENCOUNTERS, which investigates Jewish-Muslim encounters in urban Europe. His academic journey includes postdoctoral fellowships at Heidelberg University’s Max-Weber-Institute of Sociology and the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity (MPI-MMG). He holds a DPhil and MPhil from the University of Oxford and a BA in Sociology from the University of Essex. Education: DPhil and MPhil (Oxford), BA (Essex) Current Affiliation: University of Hertfordshire (Lecturer in Sociology) Research Projects: ENCOUNTERS, Changing Structures of Islamic Authority, Dis/trusted Partners Former Positions: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Heidelberg), Research Fellow (MPI-MMG), Postdoctoral Research Officer (Oxford) Emmerich's research focuses on the sociology of religion, particularly how Muslim and Jewish communities interact in urban Europe. He employs ethnographic methods to study symbolic boundary work, interfaith dialogue, and grassroots integration in neighborhoods like Frankfurt’s Bahnhofsviertel. His work challenges essentialist views of religious identity by showing how shared minority experiences, local solidarity, and business networks foster coexistence beyond formal interfaith structures. His publication record includes a monograph, Islamic Movements in India: Moderation and its Discontents (Routledge, 2020), and numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Comparative Studies in Society and History , Politics and Religion , Social Compass , and Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies . His research has been featured in international media including BBC, Al Jazeera, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and Deutsche Welle. His recent articles explore topics such as Jewish-Muslim friendship networks, language use in mosques, Salafism in Germany, and the symbolic politics of urban renewal. Key Themes: Symbolic boundaries, intergenerational solidarity, minority alliances, urban conviviality, religious governance Methodology: Ethnography, discourse analysis, comparative case studies Geographic Focus: Germany, UK, India, urban Europe Emmerich also contributes to public discourse through blogs and podcasts, writing for platforms such as LSE Religion and Global Society, SozBlog, and Qantara.de. He is a guest researcher at the Max Planck Institute and affiliated with the Jewish-Muslim educational organization Maimonides in Mainz. His work bridges academic research and societal engagement, emphasizing the importance of long-term, grassroots relationships in fostering social cohesion in diverse urban environments. Scientific and Public Engagement: Regular contributor to public debates on religious diversity and integration Podcast appearances on Bayerischer Rundfunk and hr2 Kultur Media commentary in major outlets including Süddeutsche Zeitung and Times of India Active participant in interdisciplinary research networks across Europe Dr. Emmerich advises no formal students yet but is deeply involved in mentoring through collaborative research and public scholarship. His work continues to shape understanding of how religious communities negotiate identity, difference, and belonging in contemporary multicultural societies.

Richard J. Callahan, Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religion and Work
• Religion and Natural Resource Extraction
• Religion and Globalization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard J. Callahan, Jr. is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University, where he teaches courses including RELI 193 Sacred Waters (FYS), RELI 254 American Christianities, RELI 356 Native American Religions, RELI 359 Religion and Globalization, RELI 399 Methodology, and RELI 432 Commercial Religion (CIS). Dr. Callahan's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara M.A. in Folklore and Folklife from Western Kentucky University B.A. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Connecticut College Dr. Callahan's research focuses on the intersections of religion with cultures of work, natural resource extraction, and globalization. His work examines how religious practices engage with material conditions and economic structures, as evidenced in his studies of the Kentucky coal fields and the American whaling industry. He approaches religion as a dynamic, contextualized practice that is deeply intertwined with class formations and material realities, challenging simplistic deprivation theories by demonstrating how religious traditions provide resources for identity, resistance, and adaptation within changing economic landscapes. His methodology emphasizes the 'work' of religion—how religious practices are produced and reworked by people in specific contexts to make meaning of their lived experiences. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on material religion within industrial contexts, particularly examining religious dimensions of natural resource extraction industries. His scholarship traces how religious meanings and practices are embedded in commodity chains, spatial arrangements, and bodily experiences, demonstrating religion's active role in shaping and being shaped by economic structures. This work moves beyond traditional theological analyses to examine religion as lived practice within specific economic and material conditions. Dr. Callahan's scholarly work has received support from prestigious institutions including: National Endowment for the Humanities Indiana University's Center for Religion and the Human Yale University's Center for the Study of Material and Visual Cultures of Religion Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Religion and Theology Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at Indiana University Indianapolis Missouri Humanities Council University of Missouri Gonzaga University's Digital Humanities Initiative While specific information about student advising is not provided in available materials, Dr. Callahan's research trajectory suggests he mentors students working at the intersections of religion, labor, material culture, and American religious history. His methodological approach emphasizes contextualized, embodied understandings of religion that reveal its complex entanglements with economic structures and class formations, providing students with frameworks to analyze religion as active cultural production rather than merely compensatory or otherworldly phenomena.

James Hodkinsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• German Literature
• Islamic Studies
• Romanticism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Hodkinson is a Reader (senior associate professor) in German at the University of Warwick’s School of Modern Languages and Cultures, with a focus on German culture from the 18th century to the present. He has held positions at UK and Irish universities since 1996, with visiting roles at Monash University, Stockholm University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. His academic roles include Head of German Studies (2017–19), Director of Recruitment and Admissions (2020–23), and future Faculty Public Engagement Lead (Arts) from 2025. BA (Dunelm) First Class Honours (1996) PhD (Trinity College Dublin) (2001) PGCE (Liverpool) with Distinction in Pedagogical Theory (2002) James specializes in Germanophone culture, with research intersecting Islamic studies, postsecular modernity, Romanticism, sound studies, and gender constructions. His work explores cultural representations of Islam, the 'sonic turn' in humanities, and 18th–19th century German intellectual history. He founded the Occident-Orient Research Network (2010–14) and co-founded the German Pop Music Studies network (2016), integrating public engagement into academia via projects like 'Re-imagining Islam' and 'Waswasa.' His 15 most recent articles span Islamic kinships in Lessing/Novalis, postsecularism, transnational German studies, sound installations, and historical representations of Islam. Themes include interfaith dialogue, colonial narratives, and cultural co-production with communities. Warwick Institute of Engagement Foundation/Senior Fellow (2020, 2022) WAPCE Award (2022) Multinational External Examiner James supervises PhD students across themes like German-French literary comparisons, music pedagogy, and anglophone fiction. He co-founded the DeutschZusammen network and led REF 2020 Impact Case Study 'Re-imagining Islam: From Alterity to Empathy.' Projects include 'Waswasa: Whispers in Prayer' (Leverhulme Fellowship, 2024–25), 'Together/Apart' (Partition/Displacement), and 'Re-imagining Islam' (community-focused outreach). He collaborates with Soul City Arts, fostering arts-academia-community partnerships.

• Religious education
• Praxeology
• Scientific theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Antje Roggenkamp serves as Professor of Practical Theology with a focus on Religious Education at the Protestant Theological Faculty of the University of Münster. She chairs the Seminar for Practical Theology and Religious Education, where she leads groundbreaking research on religious education, praxeology, and material culture in religious contexts. Her scholarly work bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational challenges in increasingly pluralistic societies. Professor Roggenkamp's educational foundation includes studies in Protestant theology, Romance studies, education, and psychology across multiple institutions including the University of Münster, the Sorbonne (Paris 4), and the Georg-August University of Göttingen. She completed her doctoral research on 'The Protestant André Gide and the Bible' (1987-1991) and her Habilitation on 'Religionspädagogik als Praktische Theologie. Zur Entstehung der Religionspädagogik in Kaiserreich und Weimarer Republik' (2000), establishing her expertise in the historical development of religious education as an academic discipline. Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains: material religion studies examining how physical objects and spaces shape religious understanding; praxeological approaches to practical theology investigating religious practices in everyday contexts; theologizing with children and young people focusing on religious concept development; transnational religious education comparing German and French approaches to secularism; and religious cooperative didactics addressing stereotypes and prejudices in interfaith learning. Her scholarship consistently connects theoretical frameworks with practical educational applications, particularly in contexts of religious diversity. Professor Roggenkamp's recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward material religion studies, with increasing emphasis on how artifacts mediate religious experiences and learning processes. Her work demonstrates sophisticated integration of historical analysis with contemporary educational challenges, particularly through innovative approaches like 'Digitorials' for theological reflection. She examines positional awareness and power dynamics in interreligious contexts, addressing how educators can navigate complex identity formations in religious learning environments. Scientific Society for Theology ISREV (International Seminar on Religious Education and Values) European Academy of Religion Society for Scientific Religious Education Working Group for Empirical Religious Research Professor Roggenkamp currently leads several significant research initiatives including the DFG-funded network 'Gegenstände religiöser Bildung und Praxis – Funktion und Gebrauch von materiellen Objekten und Artefakten in exemplarischen Räumen' (2021-2026), which brings together scholars from multiple disciplines to explore how material culture contributes to religious education processes. She also directs 'Interreligiöses Lernen an der Evangelischen Gesamtschule Gelsenkirchen' (2021-2023) and the 'Ökumenisch-Interreligiöse Forscherwerkstatt' (since 2017), both focused on developing practical frameworks for religious education across faith traditions. Her upcoming participation in the European Academy of Religion conference in Vienna (July 2025) demonstrates her ongoing scholarly engagement across international contexts.

Anke I. Liefbroerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spiritual Care
• Chaplaincy
• Interfaith Dialogue
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. dr. Anke I. Liefbroer is a Professor by special appointment in Religion and Practice at Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, Tilburg University. She focuses on interfaith spiritual care, palliative care dynamics, and the intersection of psychiatry and theology. Her work emphasizes narrative approaches to spiritual well-being and the impact of religious diversity in healthcare settings. Her research explores chaplaincy practices, faith-concordance in therapeutic relationships, and the methodological challenges in studying nonreligion. She has led projects like PLOEG-2 (focusing on palliative care) and contributed to initiatives like the Interfaith Leadership Program Emoena. She serves on editorial boards (e.g., Tijdschrift Psyche & Geloof ) and advisory bodies like the Kenniscentrum voor levensbeschouwing en geestelijke volksgezondheid. Recent studies include analyzing fundamentalism conceptualizations, evaluating spiritual care interventions, and examining client-clinician dynamics in faith-diverse contexts. Her 2025 inaugural speech Met je ziel onder je arm addresses spiritual well-being in secular societies. She was awarded Tilburg University's Teacher of the Year (2023) for integrating academic and practical work. Key research themes include: spiritual care mechanisms, interfaith dialogue in healthcare, and the role of narrative therapy in palliative care. Over 50 publications span peer-reviewed articles, books, and edited volumes, with frequent contributions to Politics and Religion , Palliative Medicine , and Pastoral Psychology .

Baki Tezcanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ottoman History
• Islamic History
• Ottoman Socio-Political History
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Baki Tezcan is Professor of History at the University of California, Davis, with a joint affiliation in Religious Studies until 2015. He is also affiliated with the Middle East/South Asia Studies Program (ME/SA), Medieval and Early Modern Studies, and has directed the ME/SA program from 2012 to 2015. He led the 'Last Empire of Islam' Summer Abroad Program in Istanbul in 2007, 2009, and 2011. Ph.D., Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University (2001) M.A., Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University (1996) B.S., International Relations, Bilkent University, Turkey (1994) Graduate, Istanbul Lisesi Tezcan's research centers on the intellectual and socio-political transformation of the Ottoman Empire, particularly the evolution of Islam in the public sphere from the late thirteenth to the early twentieth century. His work explores Islamic law, pre-modern racial and ethnic identities, Ottoman perceptions of others, and the interplay between politics, philosophy, and science in the Islamic tradition. He investigates early modernity through the lens of legal rationalization, secularism, and the disenchantment of Sufism. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Ottoman intellectual history, legal transformation, and identity formation. Themes include the rationalization of Sunni Islam, the role of the ulema, judicial administration in former Mamluk territories, and autobiographical writings of early modern preachers. His scholarship bridges Turkish and Anglophone academic traditions, with several of his works translated into Turkish and published in bilingual journals. Tezcan has received multiple prestigious awards and fellowships: UC Davis Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award (2005) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship (2018–19) TÜBİTAK Fellowship (2011–12) Society for the Humanities Fellowship, Cornell University (2005–06) ARIT Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by NEH (2001–02) He has advised students across multiple departments and has been recognized for his mentorship. His current projects include finishing several articles and writing a book on the transformation of Islam in the Ottoman Empire from the late medieval to the modern period. He is actively engaged in editorial work, serving as President of the Ottoman and Turkish Studies Association (OTSA), and on the editorial boards of the Journal of Ottoman Studies and the Journal of the Ottoman and Turkish Studies Association . He co-founded the Western Ottomanists' Workshop (WOW) and GIT-North America, fostering scholarly dialogue in the field.

John Tolanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Islam in Europe
• Muslim-Christian relations
• Religious polemics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Tolan is a Professor of Medieval History at the Université de Nantes since 2002, specializing in Islamic-European cultural relations and religious minorities. He has held leadership roles at the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme Ange Guépin and the RELMIN research project. His work spans comparative religious studies, legal history, and interfaith dynamics. PhD in History, University of Chicago (1990) Habilitation, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (2001) His research focuses on Medieval Mediterranean societies, examining legal frameworks for dhimmis , Crusades , and Quranic translations . Recent projects include the European Qur’an initiative and analysis of St. Francis-Sultan encounters. Publications since 2013 include comparative studies on Abrahamic historiographies , expulsion histories , and religious cohabitation in medieval towns. His work bridges academic research with public discourse through Radio France appearances and 20+ edited volumes . Académie Europæa member Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona fellow Professional activities include editorial board memberships for Medieval Encounters and Medieval Voyaging , alongside 80+ international conference participations. Current affiliations: Academia.edu profile .

Birgit Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Material Religion
• Cultural Heritage
• Religion in the Public Sphere
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Birgit Meyer is a Professor of Religious Studies at Utrecht University, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Her work focuses on material religion, postcolonial criticism, and the intersection of religion with media and globalization. She leads the research program 'Religious Matters in an Entangled World,' exploring how religion manifests through tangible forms in diverse societies. Education: Trained in cultural anthropology at Bremen University and the University of Amsterdam, she held previous roles at VU Amsterdam and Utrecht University since 2011. Key academic contributions include studies on Ghanaian Pentecostalism, missionary legacies, and religious visual culture. Research interests emphasize material and sensory dimensions of religion, including religious heritage in museums, media, and urban spaces. Awards include the Spinoza Prize (2015) and the Stewart Hoover Mentorship Award (2023). She has advised numerous PhD candidates and leads interdisciplinary teams in global collaborations. Her work bridges empirical research and theoretical reflection, addressing contemporary challenges in religious coexistence and secularization. Current projects include unpacking colonial missionary collections and studying religious plurality in urban Africa.

• Religion and Politics
• US Foreign Policy
• Iranian Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Javier Gil Guerrero is a Research Professor at the University of Navarra , Spain, based at the Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) and a core member of the RELSOC research group (Religion and Civil Society). His work sits at the crossroads of religious studies, international relations and Middle Eastern history. Education: PhD in History, University of Navarra, 2014. Thesis: Opening Pandora's Box: Jimmy Carter, the Persian Gulf and the Rise of Militant Islam, 1977–1981 (supervised by Dr Jaume Aurell Cardona). Research Interests: Guerrero’s scholarship centres on the complex interplay between religion and politics , with particular emphasis on US foreign policy toward the Middle East , Iranian intellectual history , Islamic political thought , and the comparative study of revolutionary symbolism and mobilisation . He has developed a distinctive line of inquiry that links global decolonisation debates with Islamic liberation theology, re-evaluating figures such as Ali Shariati and Ziya Gökalp against Western philosophical traditions. Across more than forty publications since 2014, his work reveals a consistent focus on: The Carter administration’s dilemmas in the Persian Gulf. The ideological roots and ritual dimensions of the Iranian Revolution. Trans-historical exchanges between Iran and the Hispanic world. The adaptation of Christian liberation-theology paradigms within Shiʿi political thought. Scientific Recognition & Awards: No specific named prizes or fellowships are recorded in the provided corpus. Advising & Grants: No doctoral or master’s students are listed in the supplied information; grant data are likewise absent. Laboratories & Teams: Guerrero conducts his research within the RELSOC Group at the ICS, an interdisciplinary environment that fosters collaboration between historians, political scientists and scholars of religion.

Ryan G. Dunsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophical Theology
• Metaphysics and Theology
• Phenomenology and Theology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rev. Ryan G. Duns, S.J., Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Theology Department at Marquette University. His scholarly work bridges philosophy and systematic theology, focusing on figures like Karl Rahner, William Desmond, and Jean-Luc Marion. Education: Ph.D. from Boston College (2018) Research Areas: Metaphysics, Theological Aesthetics, Mimetic Theory, and Philosophical Theology Recent publications examine theological anthropology, virtue ethics, and spiritual perception. His 2024 article No Orthopathy without Orthoaesthesis explores emotion-perception dynamics in Christian anthropology. The 2023 book A Heart of Flesh connects Desmond's metaphysics with biblical hermeneutics. Teaching roles include courses like Christian Anthropology and Philosophy as Source for Theology , emphasizing Ignatian contemplative practices. His collaborative work with Frank Barrett (2022) applies Pope Francis's integral ecology to organizational ethics.

Ronald K. Rittgersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reformation Studies
• Church History
• Theology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ronald K. Rittgers is a Professor of Reformation Studies, History of Christianity, and History at Duke University’s Divinity School and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He joined Duke in 2021 after holding roles at Valparaiso University, Yale University, and Harvard University. His research focuses on Reformation-era theology, spirituality, and the interplay between religion and culture in early modern Europe. Rittgers earned a Ph.D. in History from Harvard University (1998), an M.T.S. from Regent College (Canada, 1992), and dual B.A.s from Wheaton College (1987). His work challenges traditional narratives of the Reformation’s role in secularization, emphasizing Scripture’s sacramental role in Protestant spirituality. Key publications include The Reformation of the Keys (2009) and A Widower’s Lament (2021), exploring themes of suffering, mysticism, and lay piety. He has held prestigious fellowships at the Herzog August Bibliothek and National Endowment for the Humanities. Rittgers teaches courses on Reformation history, early modern Christianity, and Lutheran theology. His leadership roles include Chair of the Historical Division at Duke Divinity School and editor of the Reformation and Renaissance Review . Current projects include a book on early Protestant views of Scripture as an enchanted medium of divine encounter.

Sebastian Lecourtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Victorian Literature
• Religion and Secularism
• World Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Lecourt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. His scholarship focuses on Victorian literature, religion and secularism, world literature, and literary theory, examining intersections between British imperial culture and global religious traditions. Ph.D. in English from Yale University M.Phil. and M.A. from Yale University B.A. in English from Macalester College Lecourt's research investigates how Victorian writers engaged with global religious traditions through literary forms, particularly exploring secularization debates and transnational cultural exchange. His work traces how figures like George Eliot and Walter Pater challenged liberal secular frameworks by reimagining religion as cultural identity. His recent publications examine Victorian Buddhist adaptations, comparative religious genre construction, and global literary networks. Key journals include PMLA , Representations , and Victorian Studies . His current book project, The Genres of Comparative Religion, 1783-1927 , analyzes how literary forms shaped cross-cultural religious comparisons. Lecourt's research has been supported by prestigious grants from the American Council of Learned Societies, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Konstanz. He teaches courses on British Empire literature, Victorian science fiction, children’s literature, and literary theory.

Alexander Mauritsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Church History
• European Church History
• 19th and 20th Century Religious History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alexander Maurits (born 1978) is Associate Professor of Church History at Lund University's Centre for Theology and Religious Studies. He currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Vice-Dean for postgraduate studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology for the period 2024-2026. Previously (2015-2023), he was Head of Department at the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies. In fall 2022, he was a visiting professor at University of California Berkeley through a STINT fellowship. His research focuses on European church history of the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular interest in Christian gender ideals, secularization processes, and the relationship between religion and modern society. He has developed significant expertise in the areas of religion and sports, having organized two international conferences on this theme (2013, 2015), and in the history of women's ordination in the Church of Sweden, co-authoring the book "Calling and Recognition: Perspectives on the First Ordained Women in the Swedish Church" with Frida Mannerfelt. Maurits' publication portfolio demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining how religious institutions navigate modernity, with recent work addressing contemporary issues like the #MeToo movement's impact on religious institutions and the place of religion in increasingly secular Scandinavian societies. His research shows particular strength in connecting historical analysis with contemporary religious challenges. Scientific Awards: Nils Karleby Prize (50,000 SEK) in 2012 for his doctoral thesis STINT Teaching Sabbatical in 2021 enabling his visit to UC Berkeley Maurits has held numerous administrative roles including serving on the Faculty Board, chairing the Doctoral Education Committee, and participating in national educational assessments. He has initiated interdisciplinary courses such as "Religion and Sports" (first offered spring 2014) and "After MeToo - Struggle for Recognition in History and Present" (first offered 2019). His collaborative work extends internationally, particularly with historians at Katholieke Universiteit in Leuven. As Head of Department, Maurits was responsible for academic staff, department finances, and quality assurance in education and research. His current deanship roles expand these responsibilities to the broader faculty level, reflecting his significant standing within Lund University's academic community.

Wes Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renaissance Literature
• Early Modern Literature
• Pilgrimage Writing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Wes Williams is a University Lecturer in French and Fellow of St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford. He serves as Director of The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) since 2020 and co-founded the Oxford Amnesty Lectures. His academic roles span Renaissance literature, European film, and literary theory. Education: MA and DPhil in Renaissance French Writing from St John’s College, Oxford, with postgraduate studies in Germany. Research Interests focus on Renaissance and early modern literature, particularly pilgrimage writing, travel narratives, and the cultural meanings of monsters. He explores genre, subjectivity, and the politics of literature in early modern Europe. His recent work includes a book on monsters from Rabelais to Racine, intersecting with studies of Shakespeare and Montaigne. Publications include Pilgrimage and Narrative in the French Renaissance (1999), Monsters and their Meanings in Early Modern Culture (2012), and articles on topics like Corneille’s use of ecphrasis and curiosity in traveler’s tales. His interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis, cultural history, and theater. Theatre Work includes co-writing and directing solo shows with collaborators like Emily Woof, Nick Whitfield, and Ed Gaughan. His recent Saints and Superheroes exemplifies his engagement with narrative construction beyond academia.

Auli Vähäkangasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Practical Theology
• Death Studies
• Pastoral Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Auli Vähäkangas serves as Professor of Practical Theology at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Theology, where she also supervises in the Doctoral Program in Theology and Religious Studies and contributes to the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ). Her international academic presence includes visiting researcher positions at both University of Johannesburg (2023-2026) and Stellenbosch University in South Africa (2023-2026). Her research centers on death studies, bereavement practices, and pastoral care in contemporary contexts. Vähäkangas examines how religious communities navigate grief, particularly through her leadership in the MeDea project on worldview minority cemeteries in Finland. Her work bridges theological inquiry with practical social challenges, including refugee support through diaconal work, African-Catholic identity formation in Finland, and chaplaincy with dementia patients in nursing homes. She investigates how secularization pressures affect spiritual care while maintaining narrative approaches to existential questions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on death rituals across Nordic contexts, innovative pastoral approaches in healthcare settings, and religious responses to migration crises. Her work combines empirical theology with practical application, often addressing how traditional religious practices adapt to contemporary societal challenges. Vähäkangas actively mentors the next generation of scholars as evidenced by her supervision of 8 doctoral dissertations and 2 Master's theses. Her research is supported by significant grants including Academy of Finland funding for the MeDea project (2024-2028) and the 'Funerals during Covid-19' initiative. She also contributes to institutional change through projects like establishing Black History Month at the University of Helsinki. Her public engagement includes 23 public talks and 8 media appearances where she discusses death positivity, grief processing, and religious responses to social crises. Notable presentations include 'Waves of grief after the loss of a loved one' and 'Life is about dying – how should we talk about the inevitable?'