University of Genoa | Italy
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Prof. Daniela Tarantino began her academic journey with a Law degree in 2000, laying a solid foundation for her future in legal and religious studies. She pursued her Ph.D. at the University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, where her scholarly inclinations toward canon law and comparative religious studies began to take shape. Her passion for bridging the gap between legal systems and religious norms was evident from the outset of her academic career.
🏛️ Professional Endeavors
Currently an Associate Professor of Comparative Religious Law at the University of Genoa's Department of Political and International Sciences, Prof. Tarantino also serves as the Director of the Observatory on Religious and Migration Phenomena. In 2023, she earned the national qualification of Full Professor, a testament to her academic excellence and leadership. She also contributes to doctoral education through her role on the Teaching Board of the National Interest Doctorate in European Studies and leads critical seminars on civic training and anti-discrimination under the UNIGE Citizenship initiative.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Prof. Tarantino's scholarly work interweaves legal, religious, anthropological, and sociological analysis. Her research highlights the intersection of law and religion, with a keen interest in canonical law, the preservation of sacred art, and its role in peace-building and interreligious dialogue. She actively investigates how migration shapes religious expression and legal norms, contributing rich insights into contemporary governance and multicultural integration. Her leadership in projects like PRIN 2022 and ProCEDI reflect her systemic and interdisciplinary approach to societal transformation.
🏅 Accolades and Recognition
Prof. Tarantino's scholarly excellence has earned her a place on multiple esteemed editorial and scientific boards. She is a respected member of the Cátedra Internacional Conjunta Inocencio III, the editorial board of Ephemerides Iuris Canonici, and DiRSoM’s scientific committee. Her national and international collaborations, including Erasmus and visiting roles in cities like Seville, Frankfurt, Oxford, and Coimbra, underscore her global academic footprint. In 2024, she became a member of EUARE and the Italian section of the Ibero-American Institute of Constitutional Law, further cementing her influence in European religious and legal scholarship.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Prof. Tarantino has played a crucial role in shaping narratives around religious identity, migration, and legal pluralism. Her research—such as exploring post-COVID Church perspectives on migration or the symbolic significance of water in pastoral care—demonstrates a unique ability to address pressing global issues with intellectual rigor and moral clarity. She actively participates in influential conferences across Europe, fostering dialogue on minority rights, religious freedom, and inclusive citizenship.
🕊️ Legacy and Future Contributions
Through her pioneering work in comparative religious law and migration studies, Prof. Daniela Tarantino is shaping the future of intercultural legal discourse. Her leadership of international research groups, commitment to student development, and continuous publication of impactful work ensure that her contributions will resonate in academic, legal, and interfaith communities for years to come. As she continues her trajectory toward full professorship and deeper EU-level engagement, her legacy is one of scholarship in service of justice, dialogue, and cultural preservation.
Publications
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📄 The Challenges of Canon Law in the Church of the Third Millennium: Reflections on His “Sociality” from the Italian Doctrine
Author: Daniela Tarantino
Journal: Religions, Vol. 16, Issue 4, Article 510
Year: 2025
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📄 Via Pulchritudinis. La tutela dell’arte sacra nella storia della Chiesa come cammino di evangelizzazione delle culture
Author: Daniela Tarantino
Journal: Ephemerides Iuris Canonici, Vol. 64, No. 2, pp. 435–448
Year: 2024