Per Pettersson

Per Pettersson is a Professor of Sociology of Religion at Karlstad University, Sweden. His research focuses on the intersection of religion, secularization, and societal structures. Key areas include church-state relations, welfare systems, and the role of religious institutions in modern society. Recent work examines the impact of the pandemic on religious practices, debates over religious regulation, and faith-based organizations in marginalized communities.

• Affiliations: Karlstad University, Department of Sociology of Religion

His research explores topics like secularization theory, confirmation processes as marketing strategies, and the challenges faced by the Lutheran Church amid welfare deregulation. He has published extensively on Sweden's religious landscape and its evolving relationship with state institutions.

Notable Themes: Secularization, religious education, public policy, and cultural sociology.