Reginald Adrián Slavkovský

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specialized Training

Formative-Educational Course for Formators

Courses

13-week formative-educational course over 2 years

University of Warsaw, Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Research Stay

Philosophy

Courses

10-day research stay

Trnava University, Faculty of Arts
Trnava, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia

Habilitation (Docent)

Systematic Philosophy

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

Research Stay

Philosophy and History

Courses

10-day research stay

University of Oxford, Department of Philosophy
Oxford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Research Stay

Philosophy

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

Research Stay

Philosophy and Cognitive Studies

Courses

10-day research stay

Charles University Prague, Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship
Prague, Prague, Czechia

Research Stay

Information Studies

Courses

10-day research stay

Trnava University, Faculty of Humanities (now Faculty of Arts)
Trnava, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia

PhD

Systematic Philosophy

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

Semester Program

Ecumenical Studies

Courses

One-semester program

Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Theology
Olomouc, Olomoucký kraj, Czechia

Master's Degree (Mgr.)

Catholic Theology

Comenius University Bratislava, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia

Doctor of Natural Sciences (RNDr.)

Mathematical Analysis

Gymnázium Šmeralova (now Poštová), Košice
Košice, Košický kraj, Slovakia

Maturita (High School Diploma)

General Studies

Publications

Mathematics and Beauty. An Attempt to Link the Cognitive and Philosophical-Spiritual Aspects of Beauty

Published by

Peter Lang – Veda

Summary

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.

Published by

Slovart

Summary

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

Published by

Spirituality Studies [online]

Summary

Explored the multifaceted nature of religion and faith in contemporary society, analyzing its various forms and impacts.

Rationality and Human Cognition

Published by

Towarzystwo Słowaków w Polsce - Filozofická fakulta TU v Trnave

Summary

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

Published by

Towarzystwo Słowaków w Polsce - Filozofická fakulta TU v Trnave

Summary

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.

Research & Analysis

Grant Management (APVV, VEGA, ICP, KEGA), Scientific Research, Academic Writing, Peer Review, Bibliography Management, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis.

Education & Mentorship

University Teaching, Curriculum Development, Thesis Supervision (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD), Academic Mentoring, Online Education, Course Design.

Leadership & Administration

Department Management, Strategic Planning, Program Guarantor, Editorial Leadership, Council Membership, Organizational Leadership (Provincial), Spiritual Formation, Stakeholder Engagement.

Programming

Programming, Mathematical Analysis, System Development, Data Processing.