Dr. Niels Cappelørn

Professor

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Biography

Niels Jørgen Cappelørn is an emeritus professor specializing in Søren Kierkegaard Studies. He previously served as the director of the Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, where he oversaw the publication of a critical, annotated edition of Søren Kierkegaard's writings in 55 volumes, which includes text and explanatory notes. Cappelørn is currently involved in the republication of Kierkegaard's published works and unpublished writings in a 15-volume paperback edition aimed at a wider readership. His scholarly work includes a study of Kierkegaard’s pseudonymous authorship and its unique strategic role in his writing. In addition, he is engaged in a research project analyzing Kierkegaard's 'Friday Communion Discourses' with plans for a monograph. Cappelørn has been influential in various academic committees and editorial boards over his career, contributing significant insights into biblical studies and theology while also engaging in public service within religious communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Head of Kierkegaard Studies, Faculty of Theology.

Director

— Present

Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre • Copenhagen, Denmark

Oversaw the research and publication efforts related to Søren Kierkegaard's works.

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.