جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Erin Johnson-Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Decolonisation
• Imperial legacies of music education
• Trauma studies
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Dr Erin Johnson-Williams is a Lecturer in Music Education and Social Justice at the University of Southampton, where she directs the Centre for Music Education and Social Justice. She holds a PhD from Yale University and has previously worked at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and Durham University. Her research focuses on decolonisation, imperial legacies of music education, trauma studies, gender and maternity, hymns and race, and colonial soundscapes. Erin’s academic journey includes co-editing major works such as Intersectional Encounters in the Nineteenth-Century Archive and Hymns and Constructions of Race . As Project Lead for the AHRC Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research (since August 2024), she actively bridges academic research with public discourse. She supervises multiple PhD students in music, trauma, and colonialism-related disciplines. Her recent publications (2023–2025) explore topics ranging from maternal soundscapes in media to the commodification of sacred music, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to music’s role in cultural and colonial histories. Erin’s work emphasizes decolonizing pedagogical frameworks and addressing systemic inequities through music education.

Sandra Anusiewicz-Baerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jewish Education
• Religious Education
• Identity Construction
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Dr. Sandra Anusiewicz-Baer serves as Acting Chair at Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies, focusing on Jewish Religious Teaching, Education, and Didactics. She is a lecturer at the School of Jewish Theology at the University of Potsdam and actively contributes to pedagogical committees, including The Renaissance Hub and the Network of Jewish University Lecturers. PhD in Educational Science (2012-2016, Humboldt University) Continuing Education in Cultural Management (University of Music and Theatre Hamburg) Magistra Artium in Education, Judaic Studies, and Islamic Studies (Free University of Berlin) Her research explores Jewish identity construction, Holocaust education, and the role of religious schools in diaspora communities. She has developed both digital and analogue teaching content, focusing on the interplay between tradition and modernity. Recent publications and editorships examine religious education across cultures, gender perspectives in DDR Jewish history, and innovative pedagogical frameworks. Her work emphasizes experiential learning, digital engagement, and interfaith dialogue. Special Prize of Humboldt University (2017) Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Study Foundation scholarship (2012-2016) DAAD scholarship (1998-1999) Pedagogies of Peoplehood Research Fellowship (2023-2024) She has led major educational initiatives, including strategic rabbinic training development, digital format creation for Jewish education, and international interreligious encounters. Her work continues to shape Jewish educational policies and practices in Germany and Europe.

Sean Lawrenceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Shakespearean Literature
• Continental Philosophy
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Sean Lawrence is an Associate Professor and Department Head at the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. His academic work bridges Shakespearean studies, 20th-century French philosophy, and ethical inquiries in literature. B.A. (Hons), University of King’s College M.A., English, Dalhousie University Ph.D., English, University of British Columbia Research focuses on intersections of continental philosophy (notably Emmanuel Levinas) with Elizabethan drama, exploring themes of ethics, generosity, and alterity. Additional interests span peace and war studies, Medieval/Renaissance literature, and theological contexts of Shakespearean works. Recent publications address Shakespearean ethics , Levinasian philosophy , and peace/conflict dynamics across plays like Troilus and Cressida , Anthony and Cleopatra , and Othello . Key subfields include hospitality ethics , temporal theory , and interfaith dialogue . Supervisions include graduate and undergraduate research on Shakespearean themes, with a focus on misunderstanding , generosity , and war/play dynamics . No scientific awards are documented in the provided information.

Cecilia Rivingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Psychiatry
• Medical Humanities
• Narrative Studies
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Cecilia Riving is an Associate Professor in History at Lund University's Faculty of Humanities and Theology, Department of History, and serves as coordinator for the National Graduate School in Historical Studies. She is also affiliated with the Birgit Rausing Centre for Medical Humanities, where her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary psychiatric care. Her educational background includes a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Lund University and a doctoral dissertation completed in 2008 titled Not like Other Human Beings: Mental Illness in the Asylum and the Local Community in the Second Half of the 19th-Century . Riving's research focuses on the intersection of history and mental health, particularly through patient narratives from 1880-1910. She challenges traditional source criticism by analyzing psychiatric patient files to reconstruct social backgrounds, gendered experiences, and emotional worlds of institutionalized individuals. Her methodology emphasizes narrative analysis within medical humanities, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with psychiatric history, evolving from 19th-century asylum studies to contemporary therapeutic applications. Recent works demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with medical humanities scholars, while maintaining historical rigor in analyzing primary sources from Swedish state asylums. Riving actively supervises graduate students through the National Graduate School in Historical Studies and has served as an external reviewer for PhD theses. Her current research project Forgotten Lives. Unearthing Psychiatric Patients' Life Stories in Swedish Patient Files, 1880–1910 (2022-2025) continues her exploration of patient narratives, building on earlier funded projects including Therapeutic encounters. Treatment of mental illness from late 18th to early 20th century (2013-2017). As part of Lund University's Humanities Laboratory and Birgit Rausing Centre for Medical Humanities, she collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives examining historical perspectives in modern healthcare, frequently presenting her findings at Nordic medical history conferences and public lectures.

• Medieval Religious History
• Cultural Encounters in Medieval Iberia and the Mediterranean
• Gender Dynamics and Masculinity in Islam
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Linda Gale Jones is a Research Professor at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), specializing in the religious and cultural history of medieval al-Andalus and the Maghreb (12th-15th centuries). Her work focuses on gender dynamics, masculinity in medieval Islam, and trans-cultural encounters between Islam and Christendom in Iberia and the Mediterranean. She has led two major research projects funded by the Spanish government and EU, exploring religious, transcultural, and gendered identities in the medieval Mediterranean. Jones holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has held prestigious post-doctoral positions, including a Ramón y Cajal Research Professorship (UPF, 2014-2018) and a Juan de la Cierva fellowship at the CSIC (2007-2010). She has authored award-winning monographs, edited volumes, and numerous articles, including The Power of Oratory in the Medieval Muslim World (Cambridge, 2012). Educational Background: Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara (2004) Ramón y Cajal Research Professorship, UPF (2014–2018) Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Position, CSIC (2007–2010) Research Focus: Jones’ work analyzes textual representations of gender, Islamic oratory, and interfaith dynamics in medieval Iberia. Key themes include: Medieval Islamic preaching practices Masculinity and gender roles in Almohad, Nasrid, and Mudejar texts Comparative studies of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish sermons Cultural exchanges in the Mediterranean Grants and Awards: Malcolm H. Kerr Award (2004) Fulbright Hays, Ford Foundation, and NEH grants Principal Investigator for EU-funded projects (2016–2022) Professional Roles: Vice-President of the International Medieval Sermon Studies Society (IMSSS) Editorial Board Member, Sermon Studies Organizer of international conferences on gender, religion, and medieval sermons

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Reconciliation Studies
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Joanna Kulska is a Professor at the University of Opole, affiliated with the Department of Political Science and Administration. Her academic profile demonstrates extensive expertise in political science and international relations, with a particular focus on reconciliation processes, especially Polish-German relations. She maintains an active research profile with 64 publications documented in institutional repositories and major citation databases. Dr. Kulska's research interests span several interconnected domains within political science. She specializes in the intersection of religion and politics, particularly examining the role of religious actors and institutions in international relations. Her work prominently features studies on reconciliation processes, peacebuilding initiatives, and the political dimensions of religious identity. She has made significant contributions to understanding how faith-based actors contribute to conflict resolution and diplomatic efforts, with particular attention to Central and Eastern European contexts and the role of the Catholic Church. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent thematic focus on fraternity as a concept in global politics, the sacralization of politics in contemporary Europe (particularly Hungary and Poland), and religious dimensions of reconciliation processes. Her scholarly output demonstrates a methodological approach that bridges political theory with empirical case studies, particularly examining Polish-German reconciliation and the role of religious actors in peacebuilding. The publications show increasing attention to Pope Francis's "Culture of Encounter" and its implications for international relations theory. Dr. Kulska has accumulated a substantial body of scholarly work with a Web of Science h-index of 3, reflecting impact within her specialized fields. Her publications have achieved a Total Ministerial Score of 1,116, indicating recognition within the Polish academic evaluation system. While specific major awards are not documented in the available information, her research has contributed to important scholarly conversations at the intersection of religion and international relations. As a dedicated academic, Dr. Kulska has contributed to the scholarly community through her extensive publication record. Her work bridges theoretical political science with practical applications in reconciliation processes and religious diplomacy, offering valuable insights for both academic and policy communities. The ministerial score of 1,116 reflects the significance of her contributions to Polish scholarship. Dr. Kulska's research appears to be conducted both independently and through collaborative networks, particularly evident in multi-center publications. Her work connects with international scholarly communities, as indicated by publications in international journals like Religions. The focus on Polish-German reconciliation suggests engagement with historical and contemporary diplomatic efforts in Central Europe.

• Comparative Literature
• Jewish Studies
• Philosophy
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Prof. Dr. Dorothee Gelhard is a full Professor of Comparative Literature (Slavic/German/Romance Philology) at the University of Regensburg since 2002. She founded the Yiddish studies program (2007) and co-established the Master's program in General and Comparative Literature with Jewish studies focus (since 2007). As Principal Investigator of the Graduate School for Eastern and Southeastern European Studies (since 2012), she leads the research group 'Construction, Translation and Transgression in Art and Literature'. She also holds guest professorships at Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2012-2013) and University of Haifa (2014-2015). Specializes in Ernst Cassirer, Aby Warburg, Walter Benjamin, and Emmanuel Levinas Focus on German-Jewish, Russian-Jewish, and Italian-Jewish literatures Key research areas: Literary forms of philosophy, dance studies, and intermediality Her publications and editorial work (E.g., the Pegisha – Begegnung book series) emphasize Jewish cultural encounters with European modernity, including assimilation, secularization, and cultural memory. She has led seminars on dance-literature interactions, analyzing works like Romeo und Julia and Les Ballets Russes collaborations.

Terhi Utriainenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnography of Religion
• Vernacular Religion
• Ritual Studies
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Terhi Utriainen is a Professor in the Study of Religions at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Theology , with a Docent (Adjunct Professor) position in Gender Studies at the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on ethnography of lived religion, vernacular spirituality, ritual studies, religion and gender, and death studies. Her work appears on the LeNeRe research portal . Education: Completed a research period titled 'Learning from new religion and spirituality' (2019–2023) Projects: Leads the Kone Foundation project 'Kenen enkelit?' (2023–2026), explores post-secular society (2010–2014), and co-edited special issues on religious learning in Approaching Religion (2024, 2023) Research Themes examine ritual learning (Orthodox Christianity), transreligious dynamics, angel spirituality in media, and connections between healing practices and religion. She contributes to discourse on new religious movements, gendered embodiment, and spirituality in modern life. Scientific Awards include: Helsinki University Best Dissertation Award (1999) Kalevalaseura's Kekri Prize for Outstanding Research (2023) Member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2021) Advising and Publications encompass co-editing books with Transaction Publishers, Palgrave MacMillan, and Equinox. Supervises doctoral students in the Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies and serves on editorial boards for journals like Temenos and Approaching Religion .

Kaia Rønsdalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religion and Migration
• Phenomenology
• Professional Ethics
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Kaia Rønsdal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Theology. Her research focuses on intersections of migration, religion, and spatial theory, emphasizing embodied experiences in borderlands and urban spaces. Education: PhD (2016) in Theology from University of Oslo; Master's in Professional Ethics and Science of Diaconia (2006); Bachelor's in Child Welfare (2002). Professional background includes work with substance users. Research interests include phenomenology, professional ethics, and the role of space in shaping human encounters. She explores concepts like hospitality and marginalization through interdisciplinary lenses combining theology, spatial theory, and fieldwork. Her book *Calling Bodies in Lived Spaces* (2018) reinterprets Lutheran 'calling' through urban spatial dynamics. Current projects investigate migration-religion intersections and Nordic hospitality frameworks in border regions. Active in research groups NORDHOST (migration/refugee crises) and ESPACE (ethical spaces, borders, praxis).

Andre van der Braakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Philosophy of Religion
• Non-Western Spirituality in Western Modernity
• Multiple Religious Belonging
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Prof. Andre van der Braak is a Full Professor of Comparative Philosophy of Religion at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , holding a position within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Department of Lived Religion and Society . Since 2023, he serves as MA Programs Director at the Faculty of Religion and Theology. His research focuses on non-Western spirituality's encounter with Western modernity, comparative theology, and multiple religious belonging. He leads the Transformations of Religiosity research group and has directed significant projects such as the NWO-funded study on multiple religious belonging (2013–2018). **Research Interests**: - Comparative philosophy of religion - Buddhist philosophy and Zen modernity - Ayahuasca spirituality and psychedelic religiosity - Nietzsche and Dōgen's philosophical contributions - Secularization and religious pluralism **Teaching**: Courses include History of World Philosophies, Spirituality Today, Buddhist-Christian Mysticism, and Mindfulness. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical spirituality, reflected in his dual role as a Zen teacher at Zen in Baarn. **Grants & Projects**: - NWO-funded research on multiple religious belonging (2013–2018) - Co-editor of Transforming Buddhism (2021) - Co-led Reimagining Zen in a Secular Age (2020) and Ayahuasca as Liquid Divinity (2023) **Labs/Teams**: Directs the Transformations of Religiosity research group at VU Amsterdam, focusing on contemporary religious dynamics.

Maria Jose Vilar Garciaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary History
• Spanish History
• Diplomatic History
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Maria Jose Vilar Garcia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern, Contemporary and American History at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Murcia (2003) with a dissertation on the administrative and social transformations in Murcia during Spain's early liberalism (1810-1837). Her research focuses on 19th-century Spanish history, particularly diplomatic relations, monastic institutions, and political reforms. She is part of the 'America and Spain, Yesterday and Today' research group and has published widely on topics including Spanish-Moroccan diplomacy, royal exiles, and church-state dynamics. Key research areas include the political and social history of 19th-century Spain, with special attention to diplomatic missions (e.g., Francisco Merry y Colom's 1863 Moroccan journey), monastic secularization processes in Murcia's Santa Clara monastery, and the historical memory of Queen Isabel II's exile. Her work bridges archival research with historiographical analysis, emphasizing primary sources like travel diaries and government records. Recent publications explore themes such as the early Palestinian statehood (1948-1973), the role of liberal press in shaping political narratives, and the financial constraints impacting Spain's diplomatic corps during the transition to liberalism. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates gender studies (e.g., women's roles in monastic economies) and transnational perspectives (e.g., Spain's relationships with North African and European powers). Her academic contributions include editing historical documents, such as the diary of Francisco Merry y Colom's Moroccan mission and the catalog of Cardinal Luis Belluga's Roman library. These projects highlight her focus on recovering marginalized historical narratives and preserving cultural heritage.

• Islamic Studies
• Arabic Literature
• Medieval Philosophy
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Assoc. Prof. Mariana Malinova, PhD is a leading scholar in Islamic studies and Arabic literature at New Bulgarian University. She holds academic positions including Department Head of Mediterranean and Eastern Studies (since 2014) and Associate Professor in Arabistics (since 2013). Her research focuses on medieval Islamic intellectual history, translation movements, and Sufi theology. Education: PhD in Arabic Studies (1999), Habilitation on Abbasid Translation Movement (2013) from Sofia University. Completed specialized programs at CSIC Madrid (2006), Tübingen University (multiple DAAD fellowships), Cairo University, and Vienna University. Research interests include: al-Farabi's political philosophy, Ibn Arabi's mysticism, Abbasid-era translation networks, and modern Islamic reform movements. Her 2022 book on Ibn Arabi's symbolism and 2024 work on Al-Farabi's governance theory are landmark contributions. Professional roles: Chief Editor of 'Orientalia' journal, Regional North Africa program consultant (2016-2018), and former Radio Bulgaria Arabic translator (1992-1995). Holds visiting positions at Sofia University and Burgas Free University.

Julia Martínez-Ariñoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Religious Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Julia Martínez-Ariño is a Lecturer in the Department of Comparative Study of Religion at the University of Groningen. She holds a position in the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society. Her research focuses on religious diversity, urban sociology, and feminist activism, particularly exploring intersections of religion, gender, and urban governance. She has contributed to groundbreaking studies on apostasy as political protest, interreligious dialogue in European cities, and the governance of religious pluralism. Key achievements include the Best Book Award 2023 and ISSR Best Book Award 2023 for her work on interreligious encounters. She has also been recognized as Lecturer of the Year 2020 by her faculty. Her research has been published in esteemed journals like Religion, State and Society and Field Methods , with a focus on methodologies for analyzing social networks and religious policy. Dr. Martínez-Ariño frequently engages in public discourse through podcasts and academic lectures, such as her keynote on urban governance of interreligious dialogue in 2024. She has edited major volumes like Interreligious Encounters in Europe and serves as a peer reviewer for multiple journals. Her work addresses contemporary challenges in secularism, migration policies, and the role of religion in public institutions. Her research extends to Spain, France, and Argentina, examining themes like Jewish spatial practices, governance of Islam in French cities, and the impact of secular policies on minority religions. She has collaborated internationally, hosting scholars like Anis Issa and presenting at global conferences on feminist apostasy and religious pluralism.

• Social and Cultural Geography
• Pacific Rim
• Religion and Secularization
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Justin K TSE is a full-time Associate Professor of Religion and Culture (Education) at the College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he bridges geography, religious studies, and cultural theory with focus on Pacific Rim dynamics and transnational Asian communities. His academic credentials include: PhD, University of British Columbia (2014) MA, University of British Columbia (2009) BA (Hons), University of British Columbia (2007) Dr. TSE's research centers on: Social and Cultural Geography Religion and Secularization Chinese Diaspora Studies Postsecular Urban Theory Pacific Rim Transnationalism His work critically examines how religious practices intersect with spatial politics in cities like Hong Kong and Vancouver, challenging secularization narratives through grounded theological analysis of social movements and diaspora communities. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: political theologies in Sinophone social movements (especially Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement), critiques of model minority narratives through Asian American evangelical experiences, and postsecular reinterpretations of religious geography in Pacific Rim contexts. His scholarship consistently employs spatial theory to dissect power dynamics in religious-secular encounters. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was not provided in source materials, though his courses ( Big Questions , Publics and Privates on the Pacific Rim , Finding Home in a Globalized World ) suggest active pedagogical engagement with transnational identity formation.

• Comparative Politics
• Eastern European Studies
• Hungarian Politics
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Umut Korkut is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom. His research spans a wide range of topics in political science, including comparative politics, Eastern European studies, Hungarian politics, gender studies, discourse analysis, populism, religion and politics, and urban policy. He is actively involved in major research projects funded by the European Commission, such as 'Endure', 'De-Radicalise', and 'VOLPOWER', which focus on social resilience, de-radicalization, and community integration. His research interests include: Comparative Politics and Populism in Europe Eastern European Studies with a focus on Hungary and Turkey Gender and Politics Discourse and Narrative Analysis Civil Society and Public Sphere Migration, Integration, and Host Society Relations Ontological Security and National Identity Urban Studies and Participatory Governance His recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing political narratives, resistance, and identity formation, particularly in the context of trauma, populism, and digital protest. His work often bridges theoretical political philosophy with empirical case studies in Central and Eastern Europe. He has contributed to journals such as Nations and Nationalism , Sociology Compass , and Central and Eastern European Migration Review , with a focus on de-radicalization, migration integration, and protest communication through music videos. Umut Korkut has received research grants from the European Commission for multiple projects, including: Endure : Inequalities, Vulnerabilities and Community Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World (2022–2025) De-Radicalise : Detect, Resolve and Re-Integrate (2020–2023) VOLPOWER : Volunteer and Empower (2018–2020) DEMOS : Democratic Efficacy and the Varieties of Populism in Europe (2018–2021) OppAttune : From Oppositional Extremism to Attuned Social and Political Dialogue He has also supervised several research students and early-career scholars. Umut Korkut serves on the editorial board of the Middle East Journal of Refugee Studies and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on migration, urban policy, and political extremism. His work aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, peace, justice, and strong institutions.