Contact Information szabolcs.kovacs@ubbcluj.ro
Academic Title and University Position: MA, PhD, Lecturer
Courses Taught
Christian Psychopedagogy, Small-Group Development of Teachers’ Professional Personality, Preparatory Module for Homeroom Teachers, Psychology of Religion, Pastoral Psychology – Professional Practice, Bibliodrama in Mediation, Interactional Approach to Family Relationships
2012–2013 – Master’s Degree, study scholarship – Theologische Universiteit Kampen, The Netherlands
(Christian Mission in Post-Christian Europe)
2006–2015 – PhD in Pastoral Psychology – Babeș-Bolyai University, “Ecumene” Doctoral School, Cluj-Napoca
(School Pastoral Counseling in Reformed Secondary Schools)
2005–2006 – Master’s Degree in Pastoral Psychology – Babeș-Bolyai University, Reformed Teacher Training and Music Faculty, Cluj-Napoca
(Initial Family Interview in Cases of School-Related Problems)
2003–2005 – Master’s Degree – Protestant Theological Institute, Cluj-Napoca
(Pastoral Care of Families from a Systems Perspective)
2000–2001 – Partial Theological Studies, study scholarship – Faculty of Theology, University of Zurich, Switzerland
1999–2000 – Partial Theological Studies – German Evangelical Theology, Sibiu
1998–2003 – Qualification as Reformed Pastor – Protestant Theological Institute, Cluj-Napoca
Previous Teaching Experience
2020–present – Babeș-Bolyai University, Reformed Teacher Training and Music Faculty, Lecturer (tenured, full-time)
2017–2021 – Óbuda University – Carpathian Basin Online Education Center (K-MOOC), Budapest, Associate Lecturer
2016–2020 – Babeș-Bolyai University, Reformed Teacher Training and Music Faculty, Master’s programs, Adjunct Lecturer (hourly basis)
Research Grants and Professional Training
2023–2025 – Nonviolent Communication (NVC) – Continuing Professional Training
2009–2012 – Bibliodrama Group Leader Certification – Hungarian Psychodrama Association, Budapest
2004–2009 – Bibliodrama Group Leader Certification, method-specific bibliodramatic training – J. L. Moreno Psychodrama Association
2005 – Pedagogical Module – Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Cluj-Napoca
2003–2005 – Christian Political Studies Program – “Mindszenty József” Political College, Lakitelek Folk High School, Hungary
2001–2003 – Systemic Family Therapy Consultant – Hungarian Family Therapy Association
Study and Research Scholarships
2021 – Óbuda University, Carpathian Basin Online Education Center – Psychopedagogy, online course development
2021 – Domus Hungarica – Szülőföldi Senior Research Fellowship
2017–2019 – Óbuda University, Carpathian Basin Online Education Center – Bioethics, online course development
2017 – Domus Hungarica – Szülőföldi Senior Research Fellowship
2013–2015 – Stichting “Fundament” – Iránytű Foundation, study scholarship
2014 – Hungarian University Institute of Cluj – “Soós Kálmán” Research Fellowship
2014 – Research Support Grant – Ian Andreea Bernhard
2013 – Hungarian University Institute of Cluj – “Soós Kálmán” Research Fellowship
2012 – Domus Hungarica Scientiarum et Artium – Research Fellowship
2000–2001 – Faculty of Theology, University of Zurich / Student Association of the Faculty of Theology, University of Zurich – study scholarship
2017–2021 – Óbuda University – Carpathian Basin Online Education Center (K-MOOC), Budapest, Associate Lecturer
Conference Presentations
Cluj-Napoca, Târgu Mureș, Aghireșu, Hármasfalu, Magyarszovát, Berekfürdő, Inaktelke, Oradea, Sárospatak, Budapest
Family pastoral care, Systemic pastoral counseling, Dialectical interfaces of psychology of religion and psychopedagogy, Application of bibliodrama in religious education, Professional identity formation of helping professionals, Nondirective conversation leadership, Nonviolent communication
Scientific Societies
2015–present – External Public Member, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
2013–present – Member, Romanian Bibliodrama Association
2006–present – Member, Fa-MILIA Family Support Center Association
2004–present – Member, J. L. Moreno Psychodrama Association
2003–present – Member, Nagyító Foundation – Extracurricular Education for Secondary School Students, Szeged
2003–present – Member, Hungarian Family Therapy Association
Church Organizations and Associations
2009–present – Association for Eremieni and Drojdii, President
Professional Forums and University Missions
2005–2008 – Society for Intercultural Pastoral Care and Counseling (SIPCC)
2022–present – Babeș-Bolyai University, Socio-Economic Council – Rapporteur
Independent volumes:
Studies published in collective volumes and conference proceedings.
WITH PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS.
WITH PRESTIGIOUS ROMANIAN PUBLISHERS (CNCS CATEGORY A/B)
Studies published in scientific journals
IN ERIH+/SCOPUS INDEXED JOURNALS
OTHER INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED JOURNALS
OTHER INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ROMANIAN JOURNALS
Short articles for the popularization of science
ARTICLES IN CHURCH PERIODICALS……