Dons Christensen was one of several brothers and sisters, born and raised in the country village of Vester Ørum near
Vejle in the east of
Jutland. She studied history and religious studies at
Aarhus University, graduating in 1973. Her work as a bishop has included a special interest in baptismal training, serving as chair of the episcopal baptism committee. Her publications include
Det sårbare samliv (Vulnerable Cohabitation, 2005), addressing the importance of a Christian relationship as a marriage matures. In 1967, she married the director of
Ribe County, Carl Henrik Dons Christensen, with whom she has four grown children. His uncle, Henrik Dons Christensen, who was bishop of Ribe encouraged her to enter the church. In January 2013, Elisabeth Dons Christensen was honoured as a Commander of the
Order of the Dannebrog. ==References==