Research
The research done at MF is diverse and covers areas such as theology and interdisciplinary studies of religion and society.
Funding Bodies
MF's fields of research
MF is a driving force in research and development in theology, religious studies, humanities and social sciences. At MF there is a close interaction between research and education.
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MF Centre for the Advanced Study of Religion, MF CASR, fronts research on religion at MF. The center is an arena for research and research dissemination. MF CASR facilitates cooperation between MF and other academic institutions.
MF KOM – Centre for Church Innovation and Research. The centre functions as a communication link between scholars at MF and church bodies and workers who wish to make use of MF's expertise in their own contexts.
Research news from MF
What Makes Engagement Truly Meaningful?
Published: 30. March 2026
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
Published: 27. March 2026
Etter Hamas’ terrorangrep mot Israel 7. oktober 2023 og den påfølgende krigføringen mellom Israel og Hamas har uttrykket «From the River to the Sea» blitt hyppig anvendt, debattert og fordømt på ulike sider av krigen og også internasjonalt.
Can history education foster peace? MF researcher leads new international project
Published: 16. September 2025
MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society has been awarded NOK 9.9 million by the Research Council of Norway for a prestigious international research project on how history education can contribute to peace and reconciliation in conflict-affected societies.
FRIPRO funds to Mina Monier
Published: 9. April 2025
Senior Researcher Mina Monier receives funds from the Research Council of Norway in the category of Researcher Project for Early Career. The funds are awarded to the project "Unconventional Gospels (UnGos): A Computer–Assisted Analysis of Complex Harmonic Traditions in Newly Discovered Manuscripts."
