Dr.Peter Balslev-Clausen is the President of the Grundtvig Society. The society was founded on September 8, 1947 with the objective to promote the awareness of N.F.S. Grundtvig’s life and his contribution to Danish as well as international culture. The society holds an annual meeting and, in cooperation with the Center for Grundtvig Studies, publishes an annual journal Grundtvig Studier that is sent to all the society’s members. The Grundtvig Society operates within the University of Aarhus’ Faculty of Theology in Denmark. N.F.S. Grundtvig was considered to be the father of Danish folk schools; he was a Danish minister, a theologian, a poet, a philosopher, a historian, a hymn writer, a social critic, and most relevantly an educator. His educational vision was for a unique school that served Danish people of all social standings, especially farmers.

In his position as President of the Grundtvig Society, Dr. Peter Balslev-Clausen sets academic standards, formulates policies and procedures, and acts as a communication link between members.

Dr. Balslev-Clausen received his Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Copenhagen in 1989. He is a Board Member of the Nordic Institute of Hymnology. He is secretary of the B.S. Ingemann Society, Hymn Committee Member of the Church of Denmark, Hymnological advisor to the Danish Government, and a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog.

He is also a devoted husband to Elsebet; they were married in 1971. Their happy union has resulted in four children: Jacob, Andreas, Anne Sofie, Katrine. In his leisure time he keeps his mind and body active by cycling, reading, and gardening.

Dr. Peter Balslev-Clausen can be found on the Madison Who’s Who Directory, and he is looking forward to networking with you.

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