Dr. Anders Berg Sørensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anders Berg-Sørensen is an Associate Professor of Political Theory at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on the intersection of religion and politics, exploring the historical and contemporary roles of Christianity within European civilization, particularly concerning national identities and values threatened by globalization and immigration. Berg-Sørensen has a keen interest in the secularism debate, critiquing the concept of secularism through the lens of contemporary political theory and its historical evolution. He received his PhD from the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen in 2004. His extensive career includes several academic positions, including roles at Aarhus University and Roskilde University, as well as with the Danish Ministry of Education. He has been actively involved in conferences and media discussions, contributing to public discourse on democratic ethics and political philosophy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2009-02-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Teaching and conducting research in Political Theory.

Head of Studies

2016-02-01 — 2022-01-31

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Oversaw academic programs in the Department of Political Science.

Assistant Professor

2008-02-01 — 2009-01-31

Department of Political Science, Aarhus University • Aarhus

Taught courses and engaged in research.

Postdoc

2003-09-01 — 2005-02-28

Department of Social Sciences, Roskilde University • Roskilde

Conducted postdoctoral research on Democratic Governance.

Research Fellow

1999-10-01 — 2002-03-31

Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Engaged in research activities and scholarship.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.