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Alexandra Bergholm is a Senior Lecturer in the Study of Religions at the Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki, and an active supervisor for doctoral programmes in Theology and Religious Studies as well as History and Cultural Heritage. She holds an ORCID ID (0000-0003-4004-3104) and has contributed extensively to interdisciplinary research.
Education and Affiliations
- Co-Principal Investigator, Non-Physical Violence Network (NPVN, 2024)
- Project Manager, 'Kuoleman kohtaaminen varhaiskeskiajan Irlannissa' (2011–2013)
- Participant, Academy of Finland project 'Religion, Society, and Culture: Defining the Sacred in Early Irish Literature' (2005–2007)
Research Focus
Bergholm's work spans religious studies, theology, and cultural analysis, with a particular emphasis on Celtic traditions, indigenous religions, and medieval spirituality. Her research explores the sacred through interdisciplinary lenses, including ethnographic pedagogy and material culture studies.
Recent Publications (2022–2024)
Her recent articles examine topics such as the representation of indigeneity in Celtic shamanism, sensory dimensions of religious food practices, and pedagogical frameworks for ethnographic fieldwork. These contributions highlight her focus on cultural intersections with religion, ethics, and historical continuity.
Scientific Awards
- Hyvä ohjaaja -palkinto (2023)
- Opetuksen kehittämisen kannustinpalkkio (2022)
Academic Engagement
Bergholm has supervised doctoral and master's theses, participated in peer review, and organized academic events like the Non-Physical Violence Network initiative. She also engages in public outreach, including a 2023 YLE Musiikki interview discussing her research.
Labs and Collaborations
She collaborates with Helsinki Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities (HSSH) and contributes to multidisciplinary networks such as NPVN, addressing institutional violence in cultural contexts.
