Stian Sundell Torjussen
دانشیار · Ancient Greek Religion
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciencesمعرفی
Stian Sundell Torjussen is an Associate Professor at the University of Innlandet, affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences, Religion and Ethics within the Faculty of Education. His primary research interests focus on ancient Greek religion, contemporary Paganism, reception studies, and the role of religion in popular culture. He actively contributes to teacher education programs in religion, philosophy, and ethics.
Dr. Torjussen leads the Research Group Formation, Values and Cultural Heritage and serves as the Subject Manager for "Classical religion" at the Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. His work bridges classical religious studies with modern cultural phenomena, such as analyzing ancient myths in video games (e.g., Dungeons & Dragons: Mythic Odysseys of Theros) and exploring contemporary Hellenic polytheistic practices in North America.
His publications span over 15 years, addressing topics like Orphic gold tablets, Etruscan tomb iconography, and the reception of classical motifs in modern media. Recent work includes studies on teacher education ethics and transnational research collaboration through the TRANSPEER project. Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive scholarly output underscores his academic influence in religious and classical studies.
Dr. Torjussen’s advising and grants focus on fostering interdisciplinary research and pedagogical innovation. He collaborates internationally, evident in projects like EMERGE (a European university alliance). His academic presence extends to platforms like Cristin, Academia.edu, and ResearchGate.
