Jonas Otterbeck

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Jonas Otterbeck

Rasul-Walker Chair in Popular Culture in Islam

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0862-3582
1993 …2026

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Over the last twenty-five years, Professor Jonas Otterbeck has engaged in research about contemporary Islam, often with political relevance. His most recent research is on Islamic pop music and especially the media company Awakening and its artists like Maher Zain, Harris J and Raef. He also has an interest in research on music censorship and an engagement for artists’ right to expression.

Professor Otterbeck has, among other things, published on the situation of Muslim pupils in Swedish schools, the identity constructions of Muslim youth and their understanding of Islam, the representation of Islam and Muslims in Sweden, Islamic revivalist discourse, active citizenship among Muslims, and the relation between European states and Muslim organizations.

External positions

Professor of Islamic Studies, Lund University

1 Jan 2014 → 30 Aug 2018

Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, Lund University

1 Jan 2009 → 31 Dec 2013

Assistant Professor, Malmo University College

31 Aug 2000 → 31 Dec 2008

Research Interests

  • Islam, Muslims in Europe, popular culture, Muslim youth, Islamic discourses

Digital Commons disciplines

  • Music
  • Islamic Studies
  • Sociology of Culture
  • Sociology of Religion
  • Migration Studies

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  3. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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