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Dr. Joseph Bosco Bangura is a Senior Researcher in Religious Studies & Missiology at the Evangelical Theological Faculty (ETF Leuven) and Senior Researcher in Intercultural Theology at the Protestant Theological University, Groningen. He serves as a Part-Time Lecturer at Aachen University and has held roles at institutions in Sierra Leone, Germany, South Africa, and Uganda. His work bridges Pentecostalism, missiology, and intercultural theology across Africa and Europe. Education: Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies (ETF Leuven & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2013) M.Th. (ETF Leuven, 2007) M.Phil. (Fourah Bay College, 2004) Post-Graduate Certificate in Ecumenical Studies (Ecumenical Institute Bossey, 2001) B.Th. (Evangelical College of Theology, 1997) Research Interests focus on African Pentecostalism, contextual theology, secularization in Africa and Europe, interfaith engagement, and the cultural adaptation of migrant churches. His work explores the intersection of religion with environmental disasters, gender dynamics, and digital media in African Christianity. Selected Articles highlight eco-theology in Sierra Leone, gender and leadership in diaspora churches, and the impact of secularization on Pentecostal communities. His publications also address urban missiology, transnational practices, and the historical evolution of African churches. Academic Memberships: European Academy on Religion and Society American Society of Missiology GloPent Research Network Lamin Sanneh Institute (University of Ghana)

• Missiology
• African Pentecostalism
• Intercultural Theology
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David Burn is a Professor and Program Director of the POC Archeologie, Kunstwetenschappen en Musicologie (AKM) at the Faculty of Arts, KU Leuven. His research focuses on Heinrich Isaac and Renaissance musicology, with specializations in polyphony, liturgical chant, and source-critical studies. He leads multiple projects on medieval and Renaissance courtly song, Jesuit musical heritage, and multilingualism in early song. Burn supervises doctoral research and teaches courses on music history, analysis, and digital musicology. His editorial work includes co-editing the Journal of the Alamire Foundation . Research Interests: Polyphony, liturgical music, 15th–16th century Imperial lands, source studies, early music analysis. Teaching: Courses include 'Analysis in Context: Music to 1750', 'Music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance', and 'Research Colloquia in Musicology'. Projects: Promoting studies on Trouvère music, Jesuit musical inheritance, and Scottish polyphony. He actively contributes to academic conferences and publishes on topics like Czech National Library manuscripts and Low Countries musical traditions.

• Musicology
• Renaissance Music
• Medieval Music
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Dick Houtman is a Professor of Sociology at KU Leuven's Faculty of Social Sciences , leading the Centre for Culture, Conflict, and Inequalities (C3I) . He also holds a Faculty Fellow position at Yale University's Center for Cultural Sociology . His work focuses on cultural change and cultural conflict in the West since the 1960s, particularly in politics and religion , with a special interest in the Romantic turn that has transformed Western societies. Research topics: Cultural sociology, secularization, spirituality, cultural-political polarization, anti-institutionalism, and the romantic legacy in modernity. Teaching: Culture and Society specialization in KU Leuven's Master of Sociology program. Key projects include: Non-Religious Discourses and the Secularization of the Secular (2021-2025) Fashioning Ideology, Ideologizing Fashion (2020-2024) Boundaries Across Borders (2022-2023) The Implications of Religious Pluralism (2014-2025) Scientific honors : Yale University Center for Cultural Sociology Faculty Fellow Recent publications (2023-2025) show strong focus on spirituality , secularization , religious pluralism , and cultural polarization , with keywords spanning from political sociology to digital religion . His work often examines authenticity claims, the cultural significance of science, and the transformation of religious and cultural identities in contemporary societies.

• Cultural Sociology
• Religious Pluralism
• Secularization
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Prof. Dr. Chia Longman is a Professor at Ghent University, affiliated with the Department of Languages and Cultures under the Faculty of Arts & Philosophy. They lead the Centre for Research on Culture and Gender (CRCG) and focus on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of gender, religion, and cultural practices. Their work spans contemporary issues across Africa, Asia, Belgium, the Far East, Middle East, North America, and Western Europe. Education MA in Comparative Science of Culture (1996) PhD in Comparative Science of Culture (2002), Ghent University, Belgium Research Interests Dr. Longman specializes in the anthropology of gender & ethnicity, feminist theory, intersectionality, and the social scientific study of religions (Orthodox Judaism, Islam, Christianity). Their research critically examines concepts like harmful cultural practices, gender-based violence, veiling/hijab, and secular/spiritual well-being, using comparative fieldwork and postcolonial methodologies. Key Publications (2018-2025) Recent work includes Healers, Missionaries and Entrepreneurs of the Feminine (2020), Women’s Circles and the Rise of the New Feminine (2018), and co-edited volumes like The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion, Gender and Sexuality (2025). Topics cover radical self-care during pandemics, women’s spirituality movements, and global responses to gender-based violence. Scientific Awards 2017: Prize from Belgian Institute for Equality for Gender and Diversity MA Program 2010: Dr. Schamelhout Prize for Anthropology 2005: Hadassah-Brandeis Institute Research Award Academic Leadership Dr. Longman has mentored 15 PhD students, including Dr. Eline Huygens and Dr. Ladan Rahbari. They served on advisory boards for Religion and Gender and the Dutch Journal for Gender Studies , and coordinated Belgium’s first interuniversity Gender and Diversity MA program.

• Gender Studies
• Anthropology
• Religious Studies
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Albert Evrard is a Researcher at the University of Namur, Faculty of Law, specializing in Elder Law, European Union Law, and the theological dimensions of aging. His work contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to elderly well-being and rights, with 65 research outputs spanning from 1998 to 2023. His research focuses on interdisciplinary intersections: Elder Law: Legal frameworks for elderly rights in EU contexts European Union Law: Implementation of directives affecting aging populations Gerontology: Social and medical aspects of aging Theology: Christian perspectives on elder care and spirituality Bioethics: Ethical dilemmas in end-of-life decisions Law and Religion: Religious freedom in institutional elder care settings Recent publications (2013-2023) demonstrate consistent exploration of legal-ethical challenges in aging, including binding advance directives, spiritual activities in nursing homes, asset protection mechanisms, and theological foundations for international elderly rights conventions. His work bridges legal scholarship with practical geriatric care considerations. Evrard has supervised Raphaël Pagé (2013-2014) and secured multiple research grants including "Older persons in European Union Law and Practice" (2008-2010), "Fondements anthropologiques et théologiques" (2012-2013), and "Séjour résidentiel en maison de repos" (2014, 2017). These projects generated policy recommendations for European elder law frameworks. He actively collaborates through the Commission Age, Droits, Libertés and maintains academic networks with institutions including University of Toronto, Facultés jésuites de Paris (Centre Sèvres), and Stetson University, where he delivered lectures on aging and law.

• Elder Law
• European Union Law
• Gerontology
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Stef Aupers serves as Professor of Media Culture at KU Leuven's Institute for Media Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research centers on cultural sociology of media, examining meaning production, representation, and consumption in contemporary digital cultures with particular focus on conspiracy theories, game studies, and religious mediatization. His primary research domains include: Conspiracy Theory Discourse in Digital Spaces Digital Game Culture and Social Dynamics Religion-Media Intersections Popular Culture Analysis Mediatization of Modern Myth Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent exploration of how conspiracy theorists construct worldviews through digital platforms, the commodification of religion in gaming ecosystems, and socio-technical exclusion mechanisms. His work demonstrates methodological sophistication in analyzing YouTube/Reddit communities, audiovisual rhetoric, and epistemological boundary work between mainstream and alternative knowledge systems. Aupers actively contributes as keynote speaker, conference organizer, and academic journal reviewer, with expertise spanning media analysis, conspiracy culture interpretation, and science-religion discourse. His research provides critical frameworks for understanding contemporary digital culture's most contentious phenomena through cultural sociological lenses.

• Conspiracy Theories
• Digital Game Culture
• Religion and Media
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Wim François serves as a full professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, where he leads the Centre for the History of the Theological Faculty in Leuven and is a member of LECTIO – KU Leuven Institute for the Study of the Transmission of Texts, Ideas and Images in Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. He holds multiple institutional roles including membership on the Academic Heritage Committee, Faculty Board of Theology and Religious Studies, Faculty Council of Theology and Religious Studies, Assessment Committee, Council for International Cooperation Projects (RISP), Library Council, and Tabularium Council. His research spans the history of church and theology with particular focus on early modern period studies. François investigates Neolatijn school theater traditions in the Southern Netherlands, gender dynamics in early modern Leuven theological debates, the secularization of science through theologians from the Low Countries, and digital humanities approaches to cultural heritage preservation. His work bridges historical theological scholarship with contemporary digital methodologies for studying textual transmission. Current research projects (2022-2028) include studies on Neolatijn school theater, gender and soteriology in early modern Leuven, secularization of science, digital twins for cultural heritage, Bible studies in early modern France, and STUDIUM.AI – an AI-driven research infrastructure for historical research on the Old University of Leuven He supervises doctoral candidates and collaborates with international scholars on biblical studies and book history projects His teaching portfolio includes courses on History of Church and Theology across multiple periods, Introduction to Research in Theology, Church and Theology in the Early Modern Period, and Christian Art and Heritage

• History of Church and Theology
• Early Modern Period Studies
• Neolatijn School Theater
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Christoph De Spiegeleer serves as an unpaid guest professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels), affiliated with the History, Archaeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics faculty. His academic work centers on the Secular Studies Association Brussels, where he has been active from 2011 to 2024. His research interests primarily focus on secularization processes, particularly examining the historical development of secular thought and practices in Belgium. His work spans several interconnected fields including funeral practices, 19th century Belgian history, freethinkers movements, and the evolution of atheism in European contexts. A significant portion of his research analyzes how secular alternatives to religious funeral practices developed in 19th century Belgium, exploring the cultural, political and social dimensions of this transformation. De Spiegeleer's publications reveal a strong emphasis on the intersection of religion, death culture, and political identity in Belgian history. His recent work has examined topics such as the moral dimensions of disbelief among Brussels freethinkers (1854-1870), secular burial practices, and the historical context of the Peasants' War. His research often employs transnational perspectives, as seen in his work on Charles Potvin and the Risorgimento. Among his notable recognitions are the De Bock-Doehard Prize for best historical dissertation at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2009-2010) and the Emile Zola dissertation award (third place, 2012). De Spiegeleer has been actively involved in academic collaborations, including the Workshop on Secularism and Biography (March 2024) and the conference 'THE NON-RELIGIOUS AND THE STATE' (October 2022), where he served as an organizer. His ORCID profile (0000-0002-4927-8607) documents his extensive scholarly output across multiple formats including journal articles, book chapters, books, and conference papers.

• Secularization
• Belgian History
• 19th Century European History
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Leonardo Vasconcelos de Castro Moreira is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellow at KU Leuven’s Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Faculty of Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Warwick (2019) and earlier degrees from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (BSc, 2012) and Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (MA, 2014). He won the Peter B. Clarke Essay Prize for his work on religious exorcism practices. His research focuses on Global South Pentecostalism in Europe, particularly diasporic communities' religious rituals and their sociopolitical implications. Current projects include analyzing exorcism rituals in London performed by Brazilian and Nigerian churches. Past work explored the New Atheism movement in Brazil and intersections between religion and politics, including Jair Bolsonaro’s ideology and pandemic responses. He temporarily taught in São Paulo public schools (2021–2022) before joining KU Leuven. Research interests span religious identity formation, transnational religious networks, and the role of exorcism in multicultural urban settings. His work bridges anthropology, sociology, and theology to examine how religious practices mediate social integration and cultural adaptation. Education : Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (2012) M.A. in Religious Studies, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (2014) PhD in Social Anthropology, University of Warwick (2019) Awards : Peter B. Clarke Essay Prize (Socrel, 2022) His articles critically address topics like demonic symbolism in Brazilian politics, exorcism rituals as identity tools, and the entanglement of Pentecostal theology with far-right ideologies. Future work expands on comparative studies of Global South Pentecostal communities in European cities.

• Religious Studies
• Sociology of Religion
• Global South Diaspora Studies
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Dr. Siegbert Riecker is a theologian affiliated with the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, specializing in Old Testament studies. He holds a Dr. theol. (2006, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, magna cum laude) and Lic.Theol. (1998, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven). His academic journey includes education from Freie Theologische Akademie Gießen (M.Div. Equiv., 1997) and Westerwald-Gymnasium Altenkirchen (Abitur, 1992). He has taught at institutions across Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Latvia, and India. Dr. theol., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven (2006) Lic.Theol., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven (1998) Riecker’s research focuses on Old Testament theology, ethics, and Christian apologetics. He explores themes like the blessing mandate for Israel, the Pentateuch crisis, Noachide laws, and the literary unity of biblical texts. His recent publications emphasize the historical-canonical approach, sacrificial theology, and the theological implications of Genesis through Kings. His 2019 book The Old Testament Basis of Christian Apologetics earned the Franz-Delitzsch Förderpreis. Key themes in his 2023 Einleitung in das Alte Testament include literary integrity, priestly composition, and synchronic analysis. Earlier works examine Joshua’s conquest narratives, Pentateuchal source criticism, and the priestly character of Genesis-Kings. 2024: Franz-Delitzsch Förderpreis for apologetics work 2023: Co-editor of Einleitung in das Alte Testament Riecker’s teaching spans systematic theology and Old Testament at Bibelschule Kirchberg (since 2008) and Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (since 2007). He contributes to discussions on biblical ethics, missions, and canonical approaches.

• Old Testament Ethics
• Old Testament Theology
• Christian Apologetics
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Prof. Aza Goudriaan holds dual roles as Guest Professor of Historical Theology at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF) Leuven and Associate Professor of Church History at Protestantse Theologische Universiteit (PThU) Amsterdam. Formerly, they served as Associate Professor at VU Amsterdam and held research roles at Leiden University and Erasmus University Rotterdam. Their expertise spans Historical Theology, Reformed Scholasticism, and Early Modern Intellectual History. Key research focuses include the reception of patristic thought in Reformed Orthodoxy, Cartesian philosophy’s theological implications, and Dutch Golden Age theological debates. Notable works include *Reformed Orthodoxy and Philosophy, 1625–1750* and contributions to the *Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity*. Goudriaan’s work bridges theology with intellectual history, emphasizing confessional dynamics and early modern philosophical theology. Education: PhD (highest grade, Leiden University, 1999) and MA (highest grade, Leiden University, 1994). Academic leadership includes co-editing journals like *Church History and Religious Culture* and editing volumes on the Synod of Dordt and Erasmus’s works. Their research often engages with theologians like Voetius, Revius, and Arminius, analyzing theological responses to Cartesianism, heresy categories, and early modern scholasticism. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes. Recent work examines Dutch responses to Descartes, early modern apologetics, and the interplay between theology and philosophy in Reformed contexts. Active in academic governance, Goudriaan’s contributions are foundational to understanding theological developments in the Dutch Golden Age and Reformed scholastic traditions.

• Historical Theology
• Church History
• Reformed Scholasticism
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Cécile Laborde holds the prestigious Nuffield Chair of Political Theory at the University of Oxford and is a Fellow of the British Academy. She previously served as a Visiting Professor at the Center for Political Theory during the 2018-2019 academic year, demonstrating her international academic engagement within one of the world's leading political theory institutions. Her research expertise centers on political philosophy with sustained focus on citizenship, state theory, pluralism, secularism, tolerance, liberalism, republicanism, and religious freedom. She employs rigorous comparative analysis of French and Anglophone theoretical traditions to address contemporary challenges of religious diversity and state neutrality in pluralistic societies, critically examining how political frameworks accommodate or suppress religious expression across different cultural contexts. Analysis of her major publications reveals a cohesive intellectual trajectory exploring liberalism's relationship with religion, the theoretical foundations of secularism, and republican citizenship models. Her work consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates, particularly regarding religious symbols in public spaces, while emphasizing global perspectives that transcend Eurocentric frameworks and illuminate transnational political dynamics. Her significant academic recognition includes: Fellow of the British Academy While the provided text does not detail her advisory roles or grant-funded research, her influential publications and institutional positions indicate substantial scholarly leadership. No laboratory or research team affiliations are mentioned in the available documentation.

• Political Philosophy
• Political Theory
• Liberalism
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Dr. Noemie Renuart is a Researcher at the Faculty of Law with a Doctorate in Law obtained in 2014. Her academic work centers on European human rights frameworks, particularly the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), examining state obligations in migration, religious expression, and child protection contexts. Her educational foundation includes a Doctorate in Law (2014) focusing on ECHR applications. Research interests prioritize Human Rights Law, Migration and Asylum Law, Religious Freedom, Secularism, and Children's Rights, with critical analysis of Belgian implementation of Strasbourg jurisprudence. Publication trends reveal consistent engagement with vulnerable populations and state security tensions. Her work analyzes ECHR Article 3 protections against forced removal, age determination for unaccompanied minors, and religious attire bans, demonstrating expertise in translating European Court rulings into domestic administrative practice through Belgian Conseil d'État case studies. Renuart actively contributes to academic discourse through 60+ recorded activities (2013-2017), including workshops on Islamophobia and genocide awareness. She leads research projects like 'La protection offerte par l'article 3 de la CEDH' (2015-present) and provides public expertise, notably on Belgium's burkini debate via Le Soir (2016). Her institutional engagement spans teaching preparatory law courses, intercultural workshops, and conference participation, reflecting commitment to bridging academic research with societal challenges in human rights implementation.

• Human Rights Law
• European Convention on Human Rights
• Migration and Asylum Law
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Fernand PELOUX is an academic specializing in Medieval History , Hagiography , and Religious Studies , with a focus on the Iberian Peninsula and Southern France from the 8th to 12th centuries. As a Researcher , he has led projects such as Legends between Islam and Christianity (2019-2022), analyzing hagiographic culture through manuscript studies and interreligious interactions. Research Outputs : 49 publications, including peer-reviewed reviews, book chapters, and conference contributions. Awards : Recipient of the Prix de Clausade (2017) from the Société Archéologique du Midi de la France. Activities : Active participant in symposia and workshops on hagiography, manuscript circulation, and medieval cultural transformations.

• Medieval History
• Hagiography
• Religious Studies
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Emiliano Acosta is a Senior Lecturer at Ghent University’s School of Philosophy and Ethics, with affiliations to the Secular Studies Association Brussels and Center for Ethics and Humanism. He has held external positions including Guest Lecturer (2020–2025) and Visiting Professor at the University of Catania (2019–present). His expertise spans Political Philosophy, Kant and German Idealism, Enlightenment, Freemasonry, and Cosmopolitanism. His research explores recognition theories in Schiller, Schelling, and Fichte, natural law, and intersubjectivity. He has contributed to works on aesthetic education, Kantian systematicity, and Spinoza’s sign systems. Recent projects include collaborations with Chinese institutions (VUB-Tongji, VUB-RUC) and a metamodel for institutions with Félix Guattari. PhD in Philosophy (University of Cologne, 2008) Master in Philosophy (Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, 2003) Scientific awards include longlisting for the Socratesbeker Award (2021) and multiple postdoctoral fellowships in Germany and Belgium (2005–2012). He actively organizes workshops (e.g., SSAB-day 2024) and hosts academic visitors (2024). Publications and media engagements emphasize secularism, Enlightenment, and political philosophy.

• Political Philosophy
• Kant and German Idealism
• Enlightenment
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