Docent, Theologian, Philosopher, and Cognitive Scientist
Zvolen, SK.
About
A highly accomplished Docent with interdisciplinary expertise in systematic philosophy, theology, mathematics, and cognitive sciences. Proven leader within academic and religious institutions, adept at research, teaching, and spiritual formation. Recognized for significant contributions to the understanding of rationality, transcendence, and human cognition through extensive publications and grant-funded projects.
Work
Trnava University (Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts)
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External Lecturer
Trnava, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia
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Summary
Contributed to the Department of Philosophy by delivering specialized courses and lectures as an external expert.
Highlights
Provided expert instruction in philosophy, drawing on deep knowledge of systematic philosophy and related disciplines.
Supported the department's teaching capacity by offering specialized courses to students.
Palacký University Olomouc (CMTF UP)
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External Lecturer in Online Theology
Olomouc, Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
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Summary
Delivers specialized online courses in theology, extending academic reach and expertise to a broader student base.
Highlights
Developed and delivered online theological courses for the Faculty of Theology, expanding access to specialized religious education.
Utilized digital platforms to facilitate engaging learning experiences for students in remote settings.
Contributed to the academic offerings of a leading theological faculty, leveraging extensive background in philosophy and theology.
Conference of Major Religious Superiors in Slovakia (KVRPS)
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Member, Theological-Spiritual Commission
Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia
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Summary
Served on the Theological-Spiritual Commission, guiding doctrinal and spiritual matters for religious orders in Slovakia.
Highlights
Provided expert theological and spiritual counsel, contributing to the formation and guidance of religious life.
Participated in the development of policies and guidelines related to theological and spiritual education.
Conference of Major Religious Superiors in Slovakia (KVRPS)
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Deputy in the Council for Science, Education and Culture
Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia
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Summary
Represented the Conference of Major Religious Superiors in Slovakia within the Council for Science, Education, and Culture at the Conference of Bishops of Slovakia.
Highlights
Contributed to strategic discussions and policy-making on science, education, and culture within the Slovak Catholic Church.
Facilitated collaboration between religious orders and the broader ecclesiastical and academic communities.
Palacký University Olomouc (CMTF UP)
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Member, Scientific Council
Olomouc, Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
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Summary
Contributes to the strategic academic direction and quality assurance of the Faculty of Theology, Palacký University Olomouc.
Highlights
Evaluates research proposals and academic programs, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and scientific rigor.
Advises on faculty appointments and promotions, contributing to the academic excellence of the institution.
Spirituality Studies (International Scientific Peer-Reviewed Online Journal)
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Member of Editorial Board
Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia
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Summary
Serves on the editorial board of an international peer-reviewed journal, contributing to the scholarly discourse on spirituality.
Highlights
Reviews submissions and advises on content, maintaining high academic standards for a leading journal in spirituality research.
Contributes to the dissemination of cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary perspectives on spirituality.
Ostium (Scientific Peer-Reviewed Online Journal for Humanities)
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Editor-in-Chief (2005-2017), Member of Editorial Board (2005-Present)
Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia
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Summary
Led the editorial direction of Ostium as Editor-in-Chief for over a decade, and continues to serve on the editorial board, shaping scholarly discourse in the humanities.
Highlights
Served as Editor-in-Chief from 2005 to 2017, overseeing the publication of a peer-reviewed online journal for humanities.
Managed editorial processes, including peer review, content selection, and quality control, ensuring academic rigor and timely publication.
Maintained a position on the editorial board since 2005, contributing to the journal's long-term strategic and intellectual direction.
Dominican Order
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Priest & Formator (formerly Provincial)
Various cities in Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia
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Summary
Served as a dedicated priest within the Dominican Order, holding significant leadership roles as Provincial and currently as a Formator, guiding spiritual development and administrative functions.
Highlights
Led the Slovak Province of the Dominican Order as Provincial from 2009-2017, overseeing operations and spiritual welfare of the community.
Served as a Formator since 2017, responsible for the spiritual and intellectual development of new members.
Provided pastoral care and spiritual guidance to communities across multiple dioceses in Slovakia (Trnava, Košice, Bratislava, Banská Bystrica).
Managed administrative and pastoral responsibilities, contributing to the mission and outreach of the Dominican Order.
Trnava University
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Docent and Guarantor, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts
Trnava, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia
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Summary
Led academic programs and research initiatives within the Department of Philosophy as a Docent and Guarantor, fostering a vibrant intellectual environment and shaping curriculum development.
Highlights
Provided academic and programmatic leadership as Guarantor for philosophy programs, ensuring high standards in curriculum and research.
Mentored and supervised over 58 Bachelor's and Master's theses and 3 PhD candidates, guiding their academic and research development.
Taught a diverse range of 10+ courses, including Philosophy and Spirituality, Cognitive Linguistics, and Indian and Chinese Philosophy, engaging students in complex interdisciplinary topics.
Contributed to departmental leadership and strategic planning, enhancing the faculty's research output and academic reputation.
Trnava University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts
Trnava, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia
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Summary
Conducted extensive teaching and research in philosophy, contributing to academic discourse and student development over two decades.
Highlights
Taught a broad spectrum of philosophical subjects, including logic, metaphysics, and ethics, to undergraduate and graduate students.
Contributed to numerous research projects, including several VEGA and APVV grants, advancing understanding in cognitive sciences and philosophy of religion.
Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, disseminating research findings to the academic community.
Conference of Major Religious Superiors (KVRP)
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Member of Council
Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia
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Summary
Served as a council member for the Conference of Major Religious Superiors, contributing to the governance and strategic direction of religious orders.
Highlights
Participated in key decision-making processes affecting religious communities across Slovakia.
Contributed to the development and implementation of policies and initiatives for the Conference.
Trnava University
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Head of Department, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts
Trnava, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia
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Summary
Provided strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Department of Philosophy, managing faculty, resources, and academic programs.
Highlights
Directed departmental operations, fostering a collaborative environment for faculty and students, and enhancing academic program delivery.
Oversaw curriculum development and faculty assignments, contributing to the department's academic excellence.
Managed administrative tasks and resource allocation, ensuring efficient functioning of the department.
Trnava University (Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Theology)
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External Lecturer
Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia
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Summary
Taught philosophical subjects within the Faculty of Theology, integrating philosophical thought with theological studies.
Highlights
Delivered lectures on philosophical concepts relevant to theological students, bridging interdisciplinary gaps.
Contributed to the academic foundation of future theologians through rigorous philosophical instruction.
Computing Laboratory of the Slovak Planning Commission
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Assistant Programmer
Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia
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Summary
Developed and maintained programming solutions to support the analytical and planning functions of the Slovak Planning Commission.
Highlights
Designed and implemented software solutions, applying mathematical analysis skills to real-world data processing challenges.
Contributed to the development of computational models that supported national planning initiatives.
Utilized programming expertise to enhance data processing efficiency and accuracy for critical governmental functions.
Education
Centrum Formacji Duchowej, Salvatorians
Krakow, Małopolskie, Poland
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Specialized TrainingFormative-Educational Course for FormatorsGrade:
Courses
13-week formative-educational course over 2 years
University of Warsaw, Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
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Research StayPhilosophyGrade:
Courses
10-day research stay
Trnava University, Faculty of Arts
Trnava, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia
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Habilitation (Docent)Systematic PhilosophyGrade:
Courses
Habilitation thesis: Paradoxy a hranice racionality. Štúdie na pomedzí logiky, filozofickej antropológie a filozofie transcendencie (Paradoxes and Boundaries of Rationality. Studies at the Intersection of Logic, Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of Transcendence)
University of Iceland, Faculty of Philosophy and History
Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland
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Research StayPhilosophy and HistoryGrade:
Courses
10-day research stay
University of Oxford, Department of Philosophy
Oxford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Research StayPhilosophyGrade:
Courses
10-day research stay
University of Sheffield, Department of Philosophy + Hang Seng Centre for Cognitive Studies
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Research StayPhilosophy and Cognitive StudiesGrade:
Courses
10-day research stay
Charles University Prague, Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship
Prague, Prague, Czechia
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Research StayInformation StudiesGrade:
Courses
10-day research stay
Trnava University, Faculty of Humanities (now Faculty of Arts)
Trnava, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia
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PhDSystematic PhilosophyGrade:
Courses
Dissertation: Problém personálnosti absolútna v kontexte medzináboženského dialógu (The Problem of the Personality of the Absolute in the Context of Interreligious Dialogue)
Ecumenical Institute Bossey (University of Geneva)
Bossey and Geneva, Vaud, Switzerland
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Semester ProgramEcumenical StudiesGrade:
Courses
One-semester program
Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Theology
Olomouc, Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
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Master's Degree (Mgr.)Catholic TheologyGrade:
Comenius University Bratislava, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia
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Doctor of Natural Sciences (RNDr.)Mathematical AnalysisGrade:
Gymnázium Šmeralova (now Poštová), Košice
Košice, Košický kraj, Slovakia
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Maturita (High School Diploma)General StudiesGrade:
Publications
Mathematics and Beauty. An Attempt to Link the Cognitive and Philosophical-Spiritual Aspects of Beauty
Peter Lang – Veda
Co-authored a comprehensive book exploring the intersection of cognitive, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions of beauty, contributing to interdisciplinary discourse.
Kognitívne aspekty transformatívnosti obrazu. In: Gerát, I., Zervan, M. (eds.): Algoritmy obrazov – obrazy algoritmov.
Slovart
Contributed a chapter on the cognitive aspects of image transformativity within a broader work on algorithms and images in contemporary art.
The Holy and Dirty Money of Faith: Shapes of Religion in Contemporary Society
Spirituality Studies [online]
Explored the multifaceted nature of religion and faith in contemporary society, analyzing its various forms and impacts.
Rationality and Human Cognition
Towarzystwo Słowaków w Polsce - Filozofická fakulta TU v Trnave
Authored a publication exploring the intricate relationship between rationality and human cognition, contributing to philosophical understanding.
Information in the Context of Philosophy and Cognitive Sciences
Towarzystwo Słowaków w Polsce - Filozofická fakulta TU v Trnave
Published research on the philosophical implications and cognitive science perspectives of information.
Languages
Czech
Slovak
Polish
English
Skills
Philosophy
Systematic Philosophy, Philosophy of Transcendence, Logic, Paradoxes, Philosophical Anthropology, Indian Philosophy, Chinese Philosophy, Philosophy of Nature, Philosophical Problems of Mathematics, Ethics, Metaphysics.
Theology
Catholic Theology, Interreligious Dialogue, Spirituality, Religious Studies, Ecumenical Studies, Christian Philosophy.
Cognitive Science
Cognitive Linguistics, Information Theory, Paradoxes of Consciousness, Human Cognition, Cognitive Aspects of Aesthetic Experience, Cognitive Approach to Understanding Religion.