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
Summer 2024
Special opening hours 17. June - 11. August:
Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15.00
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Library summer opening hours
Regular opening hours from 12. August.
Main entrance and reception:
Monday- Friday: 08.00 - 21.00
Saturday: 09.00 - 17.00
Sunday: Closed
Library and reading room:
Monday- Friday: 09.00 - 20.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 15.00
Sunday: Closed
News
Tariq Modood to give MF CASR Annual Lecture for 2025
Published: 22. February 2025
Tariq Modood, Professor of Sociology at the University of Bristol and founding Director of the Research Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship, will deliver the MF CASR Annual Lecture entitled "The New Governance of Religious Diversity – A new Analysis."
MF CASR Lunch talks - Spring 2025
Published: 22. February 2025
MF CASR is pleased to announce our lineup of Tuesday Lunch Talks for the coming spring.
Sturla Stålsett becomes the new rector at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society
Published: 22. February 2025
After a thorough and extensive process involving several strong candidates, the board has unanimously appointed Sturla Stålsett (60) as the new rector of MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion, and Society.
MF appoints its first Merited Teachers
Published: 22. February 2025
On December 19, four staff members at MF were awarded the title of Merited Teacher. This is the first time MF has granted this status.