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
Opening hours during Christmas and the New Years weekend 25/26
Main door and reception:
Monday 15.12 -Friday 19.12: 08.00 - 16.00
Saturday 20.12 - Sunday 4.1.2026: Closed
Library and Learning Center:
Monday 15.12 -Friday 19.12: 08.00 - 16.00
Saturday 20.12 - Sunday 4.1.2026: Closed
Student Info on 2nd floor:
Monday 15.12 - Sunday 4.1.2026: Closed
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
Transcribing Old Manuscripts with AI: Transkribus or Chatbots?
Published: 12. December 2025
Should researchers rely on specialised platforms like Transkribus to transcribe old manuscripts, or can general AI chatbots do the job just as well? In this post, I share my experiences testing both approaches on a medieval Latin manuscript.
Which Free AI Chatbot is Best for the Humanities?
Published: 20. November 2025
This post examines Claude (free) and how it compares to ChatGPT and Gemini, to evaluate which AI chatbot serves humanities research best - focusing on reasoning, multilingual ability, accuracy, privacy, and practical usability.
Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities: New opportunities and Challenges
Published: 30. October 2025
Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities: New opportunities and Challenges
subtitle: A seminar exploring ethics, applications, and strategy for AI in humanistic research
Learning to Rank in Public Libraries
Published: 23. October 2025
In our Digital Humanities Lab at MF, lab member Henrik Holtvedt Andersen has co-authored a study showing how machine-learning ranking models can make public library searches more relevant and user-friendly.