Cecilia Nahnfeldt

Cecilia Nahnfeldt is Professor of Practical Theology and Associate Professor of Gender Studies at the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology, Åbo Akademi University. She is also a Guest Researcher at Uppsala University's Center for Multidisciplinary Research on Religion and Society (2023–2025). Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas of societal collaboration and social innovation.

Research Interests:

• Diaconia and Social Responsibility
• Migration and Churches
• Lutheran Vocation
• Theological Phenomenology
• Scandinavian Creation Theology
• Political Theology

Her recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus, blending theology with philosophy, gender studies, and social ethics. The works span book chapters, peer-reviewed articles, and public theological reflections, often centered on lived experience, intuition, and ethical praxis. She explores themes such as care, home, grace, and public conversation, emphasizing existential and communal dimensions of faith.

Scientific Awards:

• Vistelsestipendium Ellen Keys Strand (Ellen Key Strand Residency Grant), 2024

Advising and Grants: Cecilia Nahnfeldt actively supervises doctoral students and leads significant research projects, including Mary Chain (2023–2026) and PolTeol: A Study in Scandinavian Political Theology (2023–2024). She holds leadership roles in research and serves on scientific advisory boards. Her funding includes commissioned and base research grants.

Labs and Teams: She collaborates extensively within Nordic academic networks, particularly in multidisciplinary research on religion and society. Her work is embedded in collaborative teams focusing on practical theology, gender, and societal engagement.