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
MF enters a collaboration with The Holberg School Programme
Published: 30. September 2025
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.
Can history education foster peace? MF reseacher 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.
MF CASR Lunch talks - Autumn 2025
Published: 29. July 2025
MF CASR is pleased to announce our lineup of Tuesday Lunch Talks for the coming autumn.
Mapping Early Christian Literature: A New Article Highlighting Collaboration with MF L-MaSDR
Published: 19. June 2025
MF Lab for Manuscript Studies and Digital Research (MF L-MaSDR) participates in a major new research initiative - The Generative Authority (GenAut) Project - led by Dr. Dan Batovici. The GenAut project has recently been introduced in the journal Early Christianity