Dr. Sophie Stieger

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophie Pia Stieger is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Chair of Educational History and Educational Policy Analyses at the University of Zurich. Her research engages with the intersections of educational history, religious history, and disciplinary history from a historical-deconstructive perspective, specifically examining debates surrounding the soul and the emergence of psychology in Germany and France since the 18th century. Additional research interests include the history of science, philosophy of history, Enlightenment studies, and the reconstruction of ideological and historical foundations in the field of educational science. Stieger has held various academic positions, including as an assistant and lecturer at the University of Vienna and the University of Bielefeld, and has participated in multiple international conferences and workshops focusing on educational history and its interdisciplinary connections. Her published works cover topics such as the impact of the Enlightenment on education, the role of spirituality within the educational framework in France, and the historical complexities surrounding the development of educational policies and practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zürich

Researching educational history and policy analyses.

Assistant

2024-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of Zurich • Zürich

Supporting research and teaching at the Chair of Educational History.

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Bielefeld • Bielefeld

Provided instruction in educational science.

Assistant (Prae-Doc)

2019-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Institute of Educational Science, University of Vienna • Vienna

Engaged in doctoral studies and research.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law