Martin Lindhardt

Martin Lindhardt is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark's Department of Political Science and Public Management, affiliated with the Danish Centre for Rural Research. Originally trained as an anthropologist at Aarhus University, his research spans global Pentecostalism, religion-politics interactions, gender studies, and contemporary Danish societal issues like populism, aging in rural communities, and digital health technologies.

Research Focus: Lindhardt's work explores the intersection of religion and modernity, with emphasis on:

• Pentecostal practices in Tanzania/Chile and their socio-political impacts
• Neo-nationalism and representations of Islam in Denmark
• Digital health engagement (e.g., pregnancy apps)
• Aging and community dynamics in rural Denmark

Publication Trends: His 71+ publications demonstrate interdisciplinary analysis of religious globalization, material culture in faith practices, and technology's societal implications. Recent works focus on digital health in Scandinavia and religious commodification.

Awards & Recognition:

• The Thomas Robbins Award for Excellence in New Religious Movements Studies (2010)

Academic Service: Extensive peer review for journals like Exchange and Journal of Contemporary Religion, plus guest lectures on qualitative methods, Max Weber's sociology, and Pentecostalism globally.