Mikkel Gabriel Christoffersen

Mikkel Gabriel Christoffersen serves as Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Dogmatics at the Section of Systematic Theology, Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen, following his promotion from Assistant Professor (2021-2024) and Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019-2021) focused on the AMOS project.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Systematic Theology, University of Copenhagen (2017)
• MA in Theology (Cand. theol.) with Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, University of Copenhagen (2013)
• Master studies at Yale Divinity School (2011-2012)
• Bachelor studies at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (2010)

Christoffersen's research centers on interdisciplinary theology examining risk, danger, and shame dynamics within Christian frameworks. He investigates theological models for living with uncertainty, develops critical approaches to forgiveness-reconciliation relationships with attention to emotional processes, and explores contemporary ecclesial practices through lenses of vulnerability and solidarity. His work consistently bridges systematic theology with practical applications in pastoral contexts.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal intensifying focus on shame phenomena across environmental, digital, and communal domains. Articles analyze climate shame, online pastoral conversations, and shame management strategies, indicating strong interdisciplinary convergence between theology, psychology, and ecological ethics. This trajectory reflects growing scholarly attention to emotional dimensions in theological anthropology.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Gold Medal for Academic Excellence (Ingenio et Studio) for Master's thesis (2013)
• Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise (2019)

Christoffersen actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization (e.g., 'Permanently Normative', 'Youth as Agents of Change?') and media engagements addressing pastoral care challenges in social media age. He leads an interdisciplinary research project on online pastoral care examining existential conversations in digital spaces, demonstrating commitment to evolving practical theology methodologies.