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Hans Geir Aasmundsen serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger within the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Humanities, specifically in the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Sports and Special Education. He also functions as a subject manager for Religion in Latin America and South America for the Great Norwegian Encyclopedia, regularly contributing updates and revisions to these entries.
His research interests center on Religion in Latin America with particular focus on Pentecostal movements, religious globalization, and the intersection of religion with politics and environmental concerns. A significant portion of his work examines religious dynamics in Argentina, including Pentecostal political engagement and religious equality issues.
Professor Aasmundsen's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Latin American religious landscapes, with notable works including 'Pentecostals, Politics and Religious Equality in Argentina' (2017), 'The Lausanne Movement, Holistic Mission and the introduction of Creation Care in Latin America and Argentina' (2018), and the 2024 chapter 'Latin America' in an academic publication. His upcoming 2025 works address fundamental questions about indigenous peoples and the value of religious studies.
His academic background includes doctoral studies at Södertörn University in Sweden, where he completed his doctorate in religious studies around 2014. Prior to his current position at the University of Stavanger, he has been associated with the University of Bergen.
- Regular contributor to the Great Norwegian Encyclopedia on Latin American religious topics
- Active researcher on Pentecostal movements in Latin America
- Investigates the relationship between religion, politics, and environmental concerns
- Collaborates with scholars across disciplines including indigenous studies
