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Alexander Maurits (born 1978) is Associate Professor of Church History at Lund University's Centre for Theology and Religious Studies. He currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Vice-Dean for postgraduate studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology for the period 2024-2026. Previously (2015-2023), he was Head of Department at the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies. In fall 2022, he was a visiting professor at University of California Berkeley through a STINT fellowship.
His research focuses on European church history of the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular interest in Christian gender ideals, secularization processes, and the relationship between religion and modern society. He has developed significant expertise in the areas of religion and sports, having organized two international conferences on this theme (2013, 2015), and in the history of women's ordination in the Church of Sweden, co-authoring the book "Calling and Recognition: Perspectives on the First Ordained Women in the Swedish Church" with Frida Mannerfelt.
Maurits' publication portfolio demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining how religious institutions navigate modernity, with recent work addressing contemporary issues like the #MeToo movement's impact on religious institutions and the place of religion in increasingly secular Scandinavian societies. His research shows particular strength in connecting historical analysis with contemporary religious challenges.
Scientific Awards:
- Nils Karleby Prize (50,000 SEK) in 2012 for his doctoral thesis
- STINT Teaching Sabbatical in 2021 enabling his visit to UC Berkeley
Maurits has held numerous administrative roles including serving on the Faculty Board, chairing the Doctoral Education Committee, and participating in national educational assessments. He has initiated interdisciplinary courses such as "Religion and Sports" (first offered spring 2014) and "After MeToo - Struggle for Recognition in History and Present" (first offered 2019). His collaborative work extends internationally, particularly with historians at Katholieke Universiteit in Leuven.
As Head of Department, Maurits was responsible for academic staff, department finances, and quality assurance in education and research. His current deanship roles expand these responsibilities to the broader faculty level, reflecting his significant standing within Lund University's academic community.
