Carsten Selch Jensen to continue as Dean
Carsten Selch Jensen has had his appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Theology extended for three years. The extension will take effect on 1 July 2026.
Rector David Dreyer Lassen welcomes the extension:
– As Dean, Carsten Selch Jensen has been a clear and committed voice in the University Management. He has a strong understanding of both the faculty’s distinctive profile and the University as a whole, and I am very pleased that he has agreed to continue.
Carsten Selch Jensen has led the Faculty of Theology since 2020 – first as Acting Dean and later as permanent Dean. He sees the extension as both a gratifying and binding recognition:
– I consider it a great privilege to be able to continue my work as Dean of the Faculty of Theology, where, as a leader, you are close to decision-making at the heart of UCPH while also – thanks to the faculty’s size – remaining close to the academic communities.
He also highlights the efforts of the faculty’s staff:
– Without them, there would be no Faculty of Theology. The faculty is built on talented researchers, teachers and administrative staff, and my most important task is to create the best conditions for them to pursue their expertise and develop their ideas.
Focus on education and global outlook
The coming years will be marked by work on developing the faculty’s programmes – not least in light of the Master’s reform and student intake adjustments.
– It will be a major, but also exciting task. We need to restructure some programmes while strengthening others. The job market has a real need for theology graduates, so it’s about attracting the right students, says Carsten Selch Jensen.
He also points to the growing international perspective. In recent years, the faculty has introduced more English-taught programmes and welcomed international colleagues – a development that, according to the Dean, brings both challenges and new opportunities.
– Being taught in English can feel unfamiliar, but it offers new perspectives. It’s an enrichment that strengthens both our students and our academic work.
Research and collaboration
Research at the Faculty of Theology is strong, and Carsten Selch Jensen emphasises that this is largely due to a culture of close collaboration and knowledge-sharing among colleagues.
– We have established a good culture where experienced colleagues support younger ones and where there is room to develop ideas. We see how ideas are allowed to mature and how colleagues help each other move projects forward. This benefits both research and our community.