Program Overview

Introduction to the Economy, Society and Lifestyle Subprogram

The Economy, Society, and Lifestyle Subprogram is part of the Doctoral School of History and Ethnography at the University of Debrecen. This subprogram has a long history of institutional research, dating back to the agrarian historical school established by Professor István Szabó.

History of the Subprogram

The subprogram was formally established in 1998 with the participation of several renowned experts, including Péter Gunst, Zsuzsa L. Nagy, and Lajos Timár, under the leadership of Péter Gunst. In 2008, the regional history research subprogram was merged into the economy and social history research subprogram, with Klára Papp as its leader until 2020. Since 2020, Levente Püski has taken over the leadership of the subprogram.

Professional Connections

The subprogram has built a wide range of professional connections with several educational institutions and scientific organizations in Hungary and internationally. These connections are still active and include collaborations with institutions such as the Transylvanian Museum Association in Cluj, the Eszterházy Károly Catholic University in Eger, and the Eötvös Loránd University Historical Institute in Budapest, among others.

Teaching Staff

The teaching staff of the subprogram includes members of the Doctoral School's core team, such as Attila Bárány, Klára Papp, Levente Püski, and Ferenc Velkey, as well as other instructors from the Doctoral School, including János Barta, Tamás Csíki, Imre Csiszár, Gábor Demeter, Attila Györkös, Annamária Jeney-Tóth, Róbert Kerepeszki, Ákos Szendrei, Zsolt Szilágyi, Timár Lajos, and Attila Tózsa-Rigó.

Courses Offered

The subprogram offers several courses, including:

• Economy, Society, and Lifestyle, led by Levente Püski and previously by Attila Tózsa-Rigó and Klára Papp.
• Economy and Society, led by Zsolt Szilágyi.

These courses cover a wide range of topics, including the history of economy and society, regional history, historical demography, and the methodology of historical research.

Dissertations Defended

Several dissertations have been defended within the framework of the subprogram, covering topics such as the history of agriculture, industry, and trade, as well as social and cultural history. The dissertations were supervised by various faculty members, including Klára Papp, Lajos Timár, Levente Püski, and Zsolt Szilágyi, among others.

Students Admitted

The subprogram has admitted several students over the years, including:

• 2020: László Endre Kerekes, Csilla Majláthné Sipos, Csaba Németh, Nikoletta Sipos, and Ágnes Virágh.
• 2021: Olga Kalló, Dr. Gyula Kovács, Balázs Nagy, Sándor Ónadi, and Margit Suhajné Szoka.
• 2022: Judge Imre Bence, Réka Kovács, Adrienn Lrincz, Erik Maruszics, László Szemán, Rajmond Szke Richárd, and Gábor Bojtos.
• 2023: Dominik Herka, Bertalan Nagy, Imre Solt Varga, and Antónia Zakkar.
• 2024: Marcell Cserepár, János Éliás, Kristóf Makó, and Csenge Tímár.

Conclusion

The Economy, Society and Lifestyle subprogram offers a comprehensive education in the fields of economy, society, and lifestyle, with a strong focus on historical research and methodology. The subprogram's professional connections, teaching staff, and course offerings provide students with a rich and diverse learning environment. The dissertations defended and students admitted to the subprogram demonstrate its academic rigor and attractiveness to students interested in historical studies.