MF was founded in 1907 as the Faculty of Theology. In 2018, we changed our name to MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society.
MF is a private, independent educational institution engaged in research and education in theology, religion, and social sciences, with a particular focus on the intersection of religion and society.
MF offers a range of study programs at the Ph.D., master's, and bachelor's levels. Students are trained for professions in the church, school, and society.
MF has approximately 120 employees, 1300 students, and around 50 in the doctoral program.
MF is an independent, value-based Specialized University college where academic freedom, critical thinking, and democratic participation are emphasized.
Research
The research at MF is diverse and covers areas such as theology and interdisciplinary studies of religion and society.
Opening hours
Main entrance and reception:
Monday- Friday: 08.00 - 20.00
Saturday: 09.00 - 16.00
Library and reading room:
Monday- Friday: 09.00 - 20.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 15.00
News
2024 Holberg Prize awarded to Achille Mbembe, former MF CASR Annual Lecturer
The Prize is awarded by the University of Bergen on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research "to a scholar who has made outstanding…
Get to know MF's digital humanities lab
A Digital Humanities Lab was established at MF in December 2023. With its director Mina Monier now in place, activities at MF Lab for Manuscript Studies and…
New MF CASR Lunch Talk videos now online
Did you miss a CASR Lunch Talk or wish to see one again? Video recordings from the Autumn 2022 and Spring and Autumn 2023 seasons are now available to watch on…
MF Establishes New Research Lab
We are excited to introduce a new research lab at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society: Lab for Manuscript Studies and Digital Research (L…