Dr. Simon Larsson

Professor

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Biography

Simon Larsson is a Research Professor at the Centre for Multidisciplinary Research on Religion and Society (CRS) at Uppsala University. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology and has an interdisciplinary research portfolio that explores the intersections of religion, law, artificial intelligence, environmental governance, and colonial history. His scholarship investigates critical topics such as posthuman security, the applications of machine learning, and the historical missionary endeavors in the Congo. His research interests extend to governance in Sub-Saharan Africa, the impacts of digital technology on governance, and collaborative approaches within anthropology, religion, and environmental governance.

Research Interests

Social Anthropology Religion Law Artificial Intelligence Environmental Governance Colonial History Posthuman Security Machine Learning Historical Missionary Work Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa Digital Technology

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.