Knut Dørum

Knut Dørum is a Professor at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History at the University of Agder. His research spans medieval, early modern, and modern history with a focus on state development (1000-1350), political culture, democratization (19th-20th centuries), agrarian history (pre-1900), and urban history (1500-1900). He has published extensively on themes like the Hauge movement, Nordic welfare cities, anti-fascism, and gender equality policy.

• Research Interests:
  • State-building from below in Nordic countries
  • Political culture and democratization
  • Interaction between religion and politics
  • Urban and agrarian history
  • Anti-fascist movements in Norway

Publications Trends include studies on municipalization (2024), Haugean theological justifications (2023), agrarian capitalism (2022), and critiques of autocracy (2013). His work often connects historical analysis with contemporary political discourse.

Advising and Collaborations involve co-authoring with scholars like Helje Kringlebotn Sødal and Øyvind Tønnesson. He has edited volumes on topics including the 1968 legacy and Nordic state-building.