Cato Christensen

Cato Christensen is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the Department of Archaeology, History, Religious Studies and Theology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His work critically examines intersections of religion, Indigenous politics, and professional practice.

• Research focuses on Sámi cultural memory, film analysis, and institutional translation of management frameworks into religious contexts
• Active in interdisciplinary projects combining Indigenous studies with organizational theory
• Key themes: decolonization, cultural representation, and religious revitalization

Recent publications explore:

• Projectification as a colonial mechanism in Indigenous governance
• Religious symbolism in Sámi cinema
• Intercultural competence in public sector organizations
• Cultural memory-making through Indigenous film narratives

His research spans 2009–2025 with consistent emphasis on Sámi cultural identity and religion-state dynamics.

Teaching and public engagement include:

• Workshops on intercultural competence
• Collaboration with Sámi cultural institutions
• Media commentary on Indigenous religious representation