About MF
MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society is a Specialized University in Oslo.
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.
We offer 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.
The specialized university 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. 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.
Research
The research at MF is diverse and covers areas such as theology and interdisciplinary studies of religion and society.
Opening hours
Ordinary opening hours
Main entrance and reception:
Monday- Friday: 08.00 - 21.00
Saturday: 09.00 - 17.00
Sunday: Closed
Library and reading room:
Monday- Friday: 08.00 - 21.00
Saturday: 09.00 - 17.00
Sunday: Closed
News
Text Data Mining the Norwegian Press: Religious Minorities in the National Library’s N-grams
Published: 11. November 2026
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.
The Director of MF L-MaSDR Identifies a New Manuscript in Zürich
Published: 28. September 2026
During his visit to the Zentralbibliothek Zürich, Mina Monier had the privilege of examining uncatalogued material, among which he identified a previously unrecognised Coptic–Arabic manuscript fragment.
Publications from MF researchers
Published: 23. September 2026
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.
Condolences Following His Majesty King Harald's passing
Published: 28. August 2026
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.