Dr. Magnus Lundberg

Professor

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Biography

Magnus Lundberg is a Professor of Church Mission Studies, specializing in Mission History, at Uppsala University. His research primarily focuses on Colonial Spanish America from the sixteenth to the early nineteenth centuries. In recent years, he has dedicated his work to the study of contemporary Catholic traditionalism and independent Catholicism. His interests include mission history within the context of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly concerning Catholic missions in Dutch colonies in South America and the Caribbean. Lundberg has an extensive academic background, having earned his Doctorate in Theology, Missiology, and Ecumenics from Lund University in 2002, alongside a Licentiate in the same fields in 2000, a Bachelor of Theology in 1997, and a Bachelor of Philosophy in 1996. He has held various academic positions, progressing from Assistant Professor in Mission Studies to his current role as a Professor since January 2020. His work has involved research funded by both the Bank Sweden Tercentenary Foundation and the Swedish Research Council.

Research Interests

Mission History Colonial Spanish America Contemporary Catholic Traditionalism Independent Catholicism Nineteenth-Century Catholic Missions

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Department of Theology, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading research and teaching in the field of Church Mission Studies.

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Department of Theology, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducting advanced research and education in Church Mission Studies.

Acting Professor/Chair

2016-01-01 — 2020-07-01

Department of Theology, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Oversaw the Church History program.

Associate Professor

2010-04-01 — 2016-01-01

Department of Theology, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Involved in teaching and research in Church Mission Studies.

Researcher

2010-07-01 — 2014-04-01

Bank Sweden Tercentenary Foundation • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducted research on mission history.

Researcher

2006-07-01 — 2009-12-01

Swedish Research Council • Uppsala, Sweden

Engaged in research projects related to theology.

Assistant Professor

2004-02-01 — 2010-04-01

Department of Theology, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Supported teaching in Mission Studies.

Guest Professor

2002-11-01 — 2003-04-01

Centro de Estudios de las Tradiciones, Colegio de Michoacán • Zamora, Mexico

Taught courses related to mission studies.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.