Claudia Lenz

Claudia Lenz is a Professor at MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society and affiliated with UiT Arctic University of Norway's Department of Archaeology, History, Religious Studies, and Theology. Her academic background includes a Doctorate in Political Science from the University of Hamburg. Her research focuses on memory culture, historical politics, antisemitism, and social studies didactics with an emphasis on prejudice prevention in educational settings.

Key research areas include the intersection of historical memory and identity formation, mechanisms of antisemitism in modern Norway, and democratic citizenship education. She leads projects addressing the societal impact of the 2023 Hamas terror attacks and subsequent Gaza war, including Holocaust education efficacy and interfaith community engagement.

Her pedagogical work emphasizes critical thinking and inclusive learning environments, developing methodologies for teaching controversial issues through theater-based action research. She has held leadership positions including Research Director at the European Wergeland Center and as a policy advisor to the Council of Europe's Network of Policy Advisors.

Publications span memory studies, educational theory, and social science with over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2001. Current projects include analyzing conspiracy theory belief systems among socially alienated groups and the ethical boundaries of Israel criticism in Norwegian public discourse.