Petr Mucha teaches religious and cultural studies at New York University and Charles University in Prague. His research interests encompass the study of religion, European cultural history, and modern democratization processes. Recently, his academic work has focused on the intersection of spirituality and architecture.
Mucha completed his studies in religion, sociology, and cultural history at Charles University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of South Bohemia. He has also previously held academic positions at universities in Canada and Austria. Beyond his academic work, Mucha serves on the Program Council of the Forum 2000 Foundation, an international organization dedicated to global dialogue and to promoting President Václav Havel’s humanistic legacy in the areas of human rights and democratization.