Summary
Kristian Niemi is an experienced academic and educator with 11 years teaching and research experience in religious studies, philosophy, and pedagogy, now serving as Lektor i religionsvetenskap at Karlstad University. He combines deep subject knowledge in Hinduism and Buddhism with practical expertise in computer-based education and course development for youths and adults. Kristian’s background includes PhD-level research at Stockholm University and long-standing roles teaching special pedagogics, internet & social media, and even Finnish language instruction. He is skilled at adapting complex religious and philosophical ideas for diverse learner groups and has a hands-on history maintaining web content for community organizations. Based in Karlstad, Sweden, he brings a rare mix of classroom practice, academic scholarship, and digital pedagogy to curriculum design and student engagement.
11 years of coding experience
Holma College of Holistic Studies
Theater, Theater at Västra Nylands Folkhögskola
Special Pedagogics, Special Pedagogics at Karlstad University
Philosophy, Philosophy at Stockholm University
Philosophy, Philosophy at University of Helsinki