Denmark and other Scandinavian countries have high taxation and universal welfare, and a perceived high level of equality. In this course, we scrutinize the reality of equality in Scandinavia. Are all people supported equally by the state? Can current levels of support be sustained in the face of economic pressures? The class examines both sociological and economic theories to understand the principles and challenges that underpin the welfare state.
Holds a B.A. and M.A. in Theology from the University of Copenhagen and a Pre-doctoral fellowship in Cultural Sociology from Yale University. His main academic focus is religion and secularism, religious violence, and collective memory, while his current research concerns death, cultural trauma, and religious meaning making in the context of armed conflict. In addition to his background in Religion and Sociology, he brings 10 years of coaching experience in soccer, and he holds a UEFA B license and a Talent ID license. He currently works as a performance coach specializing in cognitive training and brings 50 years of experience as a player.
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