Elisabeth Tveito Johnsen

Elisabeth Tveito Johnsen is a Professor at the Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, specializing in contemporary religious practices through the lens of 'lived religion'. She serves as Program Manager for Religion and Society (RESA) since 2020 and has held editorial roles at theological journals. Her research focuses on the Church of Norway's transformation in secularized contexts and religion in secular institutions.

• 2020–present: Program Manager, RESA
• 2018–2020: Scientific Editor, Church and Culture
• 2016–present: Steering Group, Nordic Network for Practice and Theology

Research interests include practice theory, learning theory, and materiality in religious contexts. Her recent publications analyze digital religious identities, Christmas traditions in schools, and pandemic-era virtual church practices using cultural-historical activity theory. She has contributed to empirical practical theology through projects like LETRA and GIKT.

Teaching spans theology and RESA programs, emphasizing qualitative methods and fieldwork preparation. She leads courses like TFF1002 Lived Religion in Norway and TEOL2500 Practical Theology with Congregational Practice, blending theory with practical exercises in workshop settings.