Facts
Founded in 1907 as an independent theological institution at university level.
Has around 120 employees, 1300 bachelor and master students and about 50 ph.d. students.
MF is Norway's largest provider of theological education and research.
Since 1967, MF has offered academic studies in Christianity and religion for use in school and society. As needs have arisen, MF has developed a broad portfolio of professional degrees for church and school. The religious demography of Norway has changed significantly. There is an increasing need and demand for knowledge and quality in research on, education in and communication about religion and society. MF meets this challenge through interdisciplinary research on religion and society, along with relevant bachelor, master and PhD degrees in theology, religion and society.
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News
Welcome as a new student!
International students and Erasmus+ students must participate at both semester opening days on Friday 12 August and Monday 15 August. Participation is…
MF CASR Book Talks
Encouraged by the success of the MF CASR Lunches, and by popular demand, MF CASR offers a new presentation format: MF CASR Book Talks. MF CASR Book Talks is a…
Become a CASR Fellow
Join MF CASR and its pursuit of academic excellence in the study of religion by becoming a CASR Fellow! To be eligible, you must be a postdoctoral fellow,…
2022 MF CASR Global Fellow Announced
Professor Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, of the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, is the 2022 MF CASR Global Fellow. Professor Moe-Lobeda is an expert in…