Krzysztof Kościelniak (born 7 August 1965) is a Polish historian, academic and Catholic priest. He is currently full Professor of History (History of the Orient, Asian Studies, Islamic Studies, History of Religion, History of the Oriental Churches).See: Oxford Encyklopedia – Osobistości Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej – entry: Krzysztof Kościelniak [Oxford Encyclopedia of Personalities of the Republic of Poland], London: An Oxford Encyclopedia Publication 2016, p. 555. Currently, a full professor at the Jagiellonian University,See: Rada Wydziału Studiów Międzynarodowych i Politycznych UJ [The Council of the Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University] [accessed: 12.07.2016]. 1994-2021 the researcher and lecturer at the John Paul II Pontifical Academy (UPJPII) in KrakówSee: Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II, Krzysztof Kościelniak [The John Paul II Pontifical University, Krzysztof Kościelniak] [accessed: 12.07.2016]. and in the Seminary of the Pauline Fathers in Kraków.See: Wykładowcy Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Zakonu Paulinów, Wykładowcy, [Seminary of the Pauline Fathers, Lecturers] [accessed: 13.07.2016].
See: Pracownicy: skład osobowy, Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie, w: https://upjp2.edu.pl/uniwersytet/pracownicy [data dostępu 22.07.2022]
Early life and education Krzysztof Kościelniak was born on 7 August 1965 in Zychy, Poland.See: Duchowieństwo diecezjalne oraz członkowie męskich instytutów życia konsekrowanego i stowarzyszeń życia apostolskiego 2001 [The Diocesan Clergy and Members of the Male Congregation of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, 2001], Ząbki: Apostolicum 2002, p. 255.
He studied at the Higher Theological Seminary of the Archdiocese of Kraków (1985-1991)See: After elementary education in Raba Niżna (Poland) and graduation from the Technical College of Forestry in Stary Sącz (1985: specialization: silviculture, graduation work: Wpływ pszczoły miodnej Apis mellifera na gospodarkę leśną [The impact of the honeybee Apis mellifera on forestry). See: Ksiądz Profesor z Raby Niżnej – specjalista od islamu i świata arabskiego [Rev. Reverend Professor from Raba Niżna – Expert in Islam and the Arab World expert], in: 'Nasza Gmina Mszana Dolna' 4(2005) p. 9;
Technikum Leśne (Stary Sącz), klasa 1980-1985 – mgr Zofia Sejud, [The Technical School of Forestry in Stary Sącz, class 1980-1985 – Zofia Sejud, MSc], [accessed:13.07.2016];
Rocznik św. Rafała Kalinowskiego, Kapłani wyświęceni w Katedrze na Wawelu 18 maja 1991 roku [The group of the year 1991 (Saint Rafał Kalinowski's group), priests ordained in the Cathedral of Wawel on May 18, 1991] [accessed: 14.07.2016]. and the Pontifical Academy of Theology in Kraków (PAT; since 2009 the John Paul II Pontifical University – UPJPII),Master's degree in Biblical Theology 1991: Sens teologiczny określenia ο άρχων του̃ κόσμου τούτου w Ewangelii św. Jana [The theological sense of the term άρχων του̃ κόσμου τούτου in the Gospel of St John] written under the supervision of Rev. Prof. Dr. Augustyn Jankowski, O.S.B.(1916-2005); awarded, published, reviewed.
See: Sąd Ducha Świętego – Egzegeza i teologia J 16, 8-11 [Paraclete's judgment – Exegesis and theology of John 16: 8-11], at: Collectanea Theologica' 69(1999) pp. 5-21; [accessed: 15.07.2016];
Sens ironiczny określenia „Władca tego świata” w Ewangelii św. Jana [The ironic sense of 'the ruler of this world' in the Gospel According to John], in: 'W Nurcie Franciszkańskim' 8(1999) pp. 47-57 [accessed: 23.07.2016];
Sąd nad światem i uwielbienie Chrystusa – egzegeza i teologia J 12, 28-31 [The judgment of this world and adoration of Christ. Exegesis and theology of John 12:28-31], in: 'W Nurcie Franciszkańskim' 9(2000) pp. 7-15 [accessed: 18.07.2016]. Reviews: 'New Testament Abstracts'/ Cambridge/ 44(3/2000) p. 488; 'International Review of Biblical Studies'/Leiden-Boston/ 48(2001-2002) p. 385. the second cycle of studies at the Faculty of Theology (1992).Licentiate of Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) – at pontifical institutions of higher education is not a Bachelor's degree, but a degree given to those who have completed Master's studies and obtained a Master's degree; his licentiate dissertation: Dialog z ateistami według Henri de Lubaca na tle ewolucji stosunku Kościoła do niewierzących [The dialogue with atheists according to Henri de Lubac in the background of the evolution of the Church's attitude towards non-believers] under the supervision of Rev. Prof. Dr. Łukasz Kamykowski. Licentiate of Sacred Theology partially published (co-author): Człowiek – filozofia – Bóg [Human Being – Philosophy – God], Kraków 1999, pp. 19-40. Further studies1994–1999 he participated in a doctoral programme at the Pontifical Academy of Theology in Kraków (which offered several opportunities for personal development. The programme was flexible and provided opportunities to have cultural and academic experiences at many universities and high schools.) at: the Institute of Oriental Philology, Jagiellonian University (1995-1996), Institut für Sprachen und Kulturen des Vorderen Orients, Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg, Germany (1996-1997),See: The Final Conference of the Mobility Joint European Project – Tempus PHARE, Student Mobility for the Study of Religious Interaction: CHRISTIANITY – JUDAISM – ISLAM, Kraków: UNUM 1998, p. 119 [accessed: 20.07.2016]. Pontificio Istituto di Studi Arabi e d'Islamistica – Arabic Study Centre Cairo, Egypt (1997-1998); Franciscan Center of Christian Oriental Studies, Cairo, Egypt (1997-1998).See: Oxford Encyklopedia – Osobistości Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej – entry: Krzysztof Kościelniak [Oxford Encyclopedia of personalities of the Republic of Poland], London: An Oxford Encyclopedia Publication 2016, p. 555; International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Krzysztof Kościelniak , [accessed: 10.07.2016]. Ph.D. (Religiology) in 1999 from the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical Academy of Theology.Doctoral dissertation entitled Wpływ demonologii biblijnej na koraniczne koncepcje szatana w kontekście oddziaływań religii starożytnych [The influence of biblical demonology on the Koranic conceptions of Satan in the context of the interactions of the ancient religions] under the supervision of Rev. Prof. Dr. Łukasz Kamykowski, consulted with Prof. Dr. G.R. Khoury (born 1936), Islamwissenschaft) and Prof. Dr. S. Maul (Assyriology); published: Złe duchy w Biblii i Koranie – wpływ demonologii biblijnej na koraniczne koncepcje szatana w kontekście oddziaływań religii starożytnych [The influence of biblical demonology on the Koranic conceptions of Satan in the context of the interactions of the ancient religions], Kraków: UNUM 1999, [accessed: 1.07.2016]; reviews: 'New Testament Abstracts'/Cambridge/ 44(3/2000) p. 626; 'Ateneum Kapłańskie'/Włocławek/ 2(2000) p. 389; 'Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny'/ Kraków/ 56(2003) pp. 150-153; 'Warszawskie Studia Teologiczne'/ Warszawa/ 12(1999) pp. 341-342; 'Nomos' 6/27(1999) pp. 174-177; The Final Conference of the Mobility Joint European Project – Tempus PHARE, Student Mobility for the Study of Religious Interaction: CHRISTIANITY – JUDAISM – ISLAM, Kraków: UNUM 1998, p. 119. Habilitation (postdoctoral dissertation) in the Humanities, History of the Orient, 2001, Faculty of History and Cultural Heritage (PAT).On the basis his scientific works and achievements, especially habilitation monograph Tradycja muzułmańska na tle akulturacji chrześcijańsko-islamskiej od VII do X wieku. Geneza, historia i znaczenie zapożyczeń nowotestamentowych w hadisach [Muslim Tradition in the Background of the Christian-Islamic Acculturation from the 7th to the 10th Centuries. The Origin, History and Meaning of the New Testament Borrowings in the Hadiths], Kraków: UNUM 2001 [accessed: 22.11.2016].
Research experience Research long-term stay in Syria (2002-2003),Arabic intensive language programs (Arabic Teaching for Non-Arabic Speakers – Ministry of Education SAR – Damascus) research in Institut Français d'Etudes Arabes de Damas. See: Krzysztof Kościelniak, Oxford Encyklopedia – Osobistości Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej [Oxford Encyclopedia of Personalities of The Republic of Poland, Warszawa 2016. professorship in 2004/2005 (Full Professor) – Faculty of History, Jagiellonian University.On the basis his scientific works and achievements, especially monograph Grecy i Arabowie. Historia Kościoła melkickiego (katolickiego) na ziemiach zdobytych przez muzułmanów (634-1516), [Greeks and Arabs. The History of the Melkite (Catholic) Church in the lands conquered by the Muslims (634-1516)] Kraków: UNUM 2004. [accessed: 10.07.2016]. Various research stays, including Syria (a dozen times in 2004–2011), Rome, French Polynesia, London, New Zealand. Studies of the Muslim minority in Xīnjiāng (China), Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat (southern Thailand) and Turkey. A lecturer at Fu Jen Catholic University and Tamkang University, Taipei (2016-2017).See: Oxford Encyklopedia – Osobistości Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej – entry: Krzysztof Kościelniak [Oxford Encyclopedia of personalities of the Republic of Poland], London: An Oxford Encyclopedia Publication 2016, p. 555-556. A lecturer at Caucasus International University (2018) in Tbilisi (Georgia),See: Caucasus International University, News [accessed: 15.07.2018] visiting professor at Imam Khomeini International University (2019) in Qazvin (Iran).See: اولین همکاری مشترک علمی با دانشگاه لهستان, [accessed: 14.04.2019].
Professional experience Working as the Catholic priest he experienced Catholic communities in many countriesOrdained by Cardinal Franciszek Macharski, in the Wawel Cathedral. 1991 the Parish of Saint Elizabeth in Jaworzno-Szczakowa (a deacon). Oświęcim (1991-1994 the Parish of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary), Broc and Vuippens (Diocèse de Lausanne, Genève et Fribourg, Switzerland, 1995-1997 in summer months); Cairo Egypt (the Latin Church of the Assumption Ataba, 1997-1998), Damascus, Syria (the Franciscan Church Bab Toma, 2002-2003); During his research stays he experienced Catholic communities in Germany, England, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Turkey and Taiwan. 1994-2010 (periods of residence in Poland) assistance in the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Kraków–Mistrzejowice. Currently, he lives in the Parish of All Saints in Kraków (since 1995). Since 2004, each year in the Diocese of Sankt Pölten, Austria (in summer months) - he worked in Brand-Nagelberg, Sieghartskirchen, Yspertal and Pöchlarn. During stay in Poland, the Parish of All Saints in Kraków (since 1995), and the Parish of St. Nicholas in Skrzydlna (since 2010).
See: Rocznik św. Rafała Kalinowskiego, Kapłani wyświęceni w Katedrze na Wawelu 18 maja 1991 roku [The group of the year 1991 (Saint Raphael Kalinowski's group), priests ordained in the Cathedral of Wawel on May 18, 1991], [accessed: 14.07.2016]; Oxford Encyklopedia – Osobistości Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej – entry: Krzysztof Kościelniak [Oxford Encyclopedia of personalities of the Republic of Poland], London: An Oxford Encyclopedia Publication 2016, p. 555;
Wahrzeichen in Ordning renoviert , in: 20 Jahre Weinherbst Niederösterreich, [accessed: 20.07.2016];
Kraków – Parafia Wszystkich Świętych [Kraków – All Saints' Parish], [accessed: 20.07.2016];
Parafia św. Mikołaja w Skrzydlnej [Parish of Saint Nicholas in Skrzydlna], [accessed: 12.09.2016].