Dr. Carl Sterkens

Biography

Carl Sterkens is a Professor of Practical Theology and Empirical Religious Studies at Radboud University. He holds the chair of Empirical Religious Studies and Pastoral Theology, with a particular focus on empirical theology. His teaching includes courses on pastoral theology, empirical research methodology, and the psychology of religion, and he leads master seminars on religion and social cohesion amidst conflict. Sterkens also teaches a national PhD course in Empirical Religious Studies on behalf of the Netherlands School of Advanced Study in Religion and Theology (NOSTER). He regularly lectures at theological faculties in Indonesia and serves as a guest lecturer at various universities across Europe. His research primarily deals with interreligious relationships and the effects of religiosity on latent and manifest conflicts, particularly in relation to societal cohesion. His publications extensively cover empirical studies within various contexts including the Netherlands, Belgium, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Palestine.

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