I am foremost an anthroplogist and sociologist of religion and an expert on Pentecostalism. For the last 20-25 years I have done extensive research on Pentecostal churches in Chile and on Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity, witchcraft and traditional healing in Tanzania. In addition to one book on Chilean Pentecostalism, I have edited several anthologies on Pentecostalism and published numerous journal articles and book chapters. 

In recent years I have also developped an interest in civil society in rural Denmark. I  have done research projects on civic participation and life quality of elders in rural areas and on cooperations between volunteers and municipalities in sport projects.