Lars Åsmund Laird Iversen

Lars Åsmund Laird Iversen is an Associate Professor in Social Sciences at the Faculty of Arts, MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Warwick (2010) and teaches courses such as 'Religion and Populism' at undergraduate and graduate levels. His work focuses on the intersections of religion, national identity, multiculturalism, and education.

• Education:
• PhD in Sociology, University of Warwick (2006-2010)
• MSc Sociology, London School of Economics (2002-2003)
• Cand. Mag., University of Oslo (1997-2002)
• Research Interests:
• Religion's role in shaping national identity and citizenship
• Educational policies addressing multiculturalism and dissent
• Religious institutions' engagement with right-wing populism
• Conspiracy theories and youth sociopolitical views

His recent work explores Norwegian youth perceptions of conspiracy theorists and the sociological dynamics of religious discrimination. He has supervised multiple master's and PhD students but no specific advisee names were listed.