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Norway's leading faculty for theology, religion and society. A research-intensive and student-friendly academic institution in the heart of Oslo.
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115+
years of academic studies
# 1
largest faculty for theology,
religion and society in Norway
Oslo
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Master in Theology
Immerse yourself in Christian theology and wrestle with complex questions at the intersection between history and contemporary society.
Application deadline 15 April
Research
Text Data Mining the Norwegian Press: Religious Minorities in the National Library’s N-grams
When did Islam, Judaism and other minority religions enter the Norwegian newspaper, and when did they peak? I used an AI agent, Claude, and the National Library of Norway's free N-gram dataset of 4.7 million newspaper issues to find out.
Publications from MF researchers
Through books, book chapters, and scholarly articles, researchers at MF contribute to new knowledge and academic dialogue, both nationally and internationally. Here is a selection of publications from recent times.
Writing and teaching Contested History
As competing memories meet official narratives in the classroom, the question becomes not only what history is taught, but whose stories are told.
An Overlooked Part of Europe’s Intellectual History
A central part of Europe’s intellectual history has long been overlooked, says Doctoral Research Fellow Zeshan Ullah Qureshi.
– Europe has not only imagined Islam. It has read, translated, and interpreted the Qurʾān for nearly a thousand years.
What Makes Engagement Truly Meaningful?
Volunteering is often celebrated as a force that strengthens communities, nurtures solidarity, and fills societal gaps. But what actually happens to individuals when they begin volunteering?
'From the River to the Sea'. Religion and Politics in the Middle East, Past and Present
After Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 and the subsequent warfare between Israel and Hamas, the expression “From the River to the Sea” has been frequently used, debated, and condemned by various sides of the conflict, as well as internationally.
Upcoming events
MF CASR Lunch with Merethe Skårås
Time:MF CASR Seminar Friday with Sindre Bangstad
Time:MF CASR Lunch with the DIAS project
Time:Christmas Porridge
Time:News
Condolences Following His Majesty King Harald's passing
It is with great sorrow that we have received the news that His Majesty King Harald V has passed away.
MF extends our condolences to the royal family and prays for peace over King Harald’s memory.
New Regulations on Admission, Studies and Examinations at MF
From 1 August 2026, a revised regulation enters into force. Below you will find an overview of the most important changes and what you need to know.
MF becomes part of MishMash
MF has entered into an agreement with MishMash – Centre for AI and Creativity to conduct research on manuscripts and cultural heritage.
MF Affected by Data Breach in Canvas
Instructure, leverandøren av læringsplattformen Canvas, har avdekket at en kriminell aktør har kopiert personopplysninger fra et system hos dem, hentet ut informasjon og krever løsepenger. Instructure har nå bekreftet at også MF vitenskapelig høyskoles data er omfattet av angrepet.
Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities: New Opportunities and Challenges
In December 2025, L-MaSDR hosted a seminar exploring the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities that AI presents for humanistic research. Watch the presentations here.
MF enters a collaboration with The Holberg School Programme
MF has entered into a collaboration with The Holberg School Programme. The aim of the collaboration is to highlight religion as an exciting field of research for upper secondary school students.