Margit Warburg
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Margit Warburg is a noted Danish sociologist of religion
. Since 2004, she is Professor of Sociology of Religion at the University of Copenhagen
. She was an Associate Professor at the same university 1979–2004.
(PhD) degree in sociology of religion from the University of Copenhagen in 1979, and her Dr.Phil. (DLitt) degree in 2007. Her Dr.Phil. dissertation was entitled Citizens of the World. A History and Sociology of the Baha'is from a Global Perspective.
Following her Magister's degree, Warburg was employed at the University of Copenhagen as an associate professor. She became professor of the Sociology of Religion at the University of Copenhagen in 2004. Her inaugural lecture was entitled "Religionssociologien and globalization". She helped create the University of Copenhagen's inter-faculty research project "Religion in the 21st Century" (2003–2007) and served as Vice President of the Steering Group.
She has authored, co-authored, edited and contributed to many books and articles dealing with the study and sociology of religion. With Eileen Barker
, she co-edited New Religions and New Religiosity in 1998 (Aarhus University Press). She also did extensive archival work and fieldwork on the Bahá'í
religion in Denmark, the U.S. and Israel. This led in 2003 to publication of Baha'i (Signature Books). She has co-chaired two Danish research networks investigating cultural interactions and new religious movements.
Warburg is a member of the Advisory Committee on Religious Denominations which reports to Denmark's Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs
Sociology of religion
The sociology of religion concerns the role of religion in society: practices, historical backgrounds, developments and universal themes. There is particular emphasis on the recurring role of religion in all societies and throughout recorded history...
. Since 2004, she is Professor of Sociology of Religion at the University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen is the oldest and largest university and research institution in Denmark. Founded in 1479, it has more than 37,000 students, the majority of whom are female , and more than 7,000 employees. The university has several campuses located in and around Copenhagen, with the...
. She was an Associate Professor at the same university 1979–2004.
Academic career
Margit Warburg received the University of Copenhagen's 1976 gold medal for answering an economic problem in Christian studies. She received the MagisterMagister (degree)
Magister is an academic degree used in various systems of higher education.-Argentina:...
(PhD) degree in sociology of religion from the University of Copenhagen in 1979, and her Dr.Phil. (DLitt) degree in 2007. Her Dr.Phil. dissertation was entitled Citizens of the World. A History and Sociology of the Baha'is from a Global Perspective.
Following her Magister's degree, Warburg was employed at the University of Copenhagen as an associate professor. She became professor of the Sociology of Religion at the University of Copenhagen in 2004. Her inaugural lecture was entitled "Religionssociologien and globalization". She helped create the University of Copenhagen's inter-faculty research project "Religion in the 21st Century" (2003–2007) and served as Vice President of the Steering Group.
She has authored, co-authored, edited and contributed to many books and articles dealing with the study and sociology of religion. With Eileen Barker
Eileen Barker
Eileen Vartan Barker OBE, born in Edinburgh, UK, is a professor in sociology, an emeritus member of the London School of Economics , and a consultant to that institution's Centre for the Study of Human Rights...
, she co-edited New Religions and New Religiosity in 1998 (Aarhus University Press). She also did extensive archival work and fieldwork on the Bahá'í
Bahá'í Faith
The Bahá'í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded by Bahá'u'lláh in 19th-century Persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind. There are an estimated five to six million Bahá'ís around the world in more than 200 countries and territories....
religion in Denmark, the U.S. and Israel. This led in 2003 to publication of Baha'i (Signature Books). She has co-chaired two Danish research networks investigating cultural interactions and new religious movements.
Warburg is a member of the Advisory Committee on Religious Denominations which reports to Denmark's Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs
Selected bibliography
- Warburg, Margit. 2006. Citizens of the World. A History and Sociology of the Baha'is from a Globalisation Perspective. Numen Book Series, Studies in the History of Religions. 106, xxx. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill.
- Højsgaard, M.T.; Warburg, M. (editors). 2005. Religion and Cyberspace. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
- Warburg, M.; Hvithamar, A.; Warmind M. L. (editors). 2005. Baha'i and Globalisation. Renner Studies on New Religions. Vol. 7. Aarhus, Denmark: Aarhus University Press.
- Warburg, Margit. 2003. Baha' i, Studies in Contemporary Religion. Salt Lake City, Utah: Signature Books.
- Barker, Eileen; Warburg, Margit (editors). 1998. New Religions and New Religiosity. Aarhus, Denmark: Aarhus University Press.