Dr. Etzel Cardeña

Professor

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Biography

Etzel Cardeña is a professor at Lund University in Sweden, specializing in the fields of consciousness, anomalous psychology, and parapsychology. Since 2005, he has directed the Center for Research on Consciousness and Anomalous Psychology (CERCAP), where he supervises various research initiatives exploring altered states of consciousness, dissociative reactions to trauma, and the relationship between these experiences and performance in psi tasks. Cardeña has published over 400 works, including influential books such as 'Varieties of Anomalous Experience' and 'Altering Consciousness: Multidisciplinary Perspectives,' and has made significant contributions to top journals in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. He has been recognized with numerous awards for his academic contributions and was elected as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. In addition to his academic endeavors, Cardeña is also active in the theater, working as a director, actor, and writer across Mexico, the USA, and Sweden. His research intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to understand human consciousness and well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Professor specializing in anomalous psychology and consciousness studies.

Awards

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Outstanding Career Award

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Parapsychological Association Book Award

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Parapsychological Association Book Award

Courses

Altered States of Consciousness Parapsychology Clinical Experimental Hypnosis

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.