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.
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.
MF offers 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.
MF 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.
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
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2024 MF CASR Global Fellow Announced
MF CASR is excited to welcome Louis C. Jonker as the 2024 Global Fellow.
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MF CASR Lunch Talks - Autumn 2024
MF CASR is pleased to announce our lineup of Tuesday Lunch Talks for the coming autumn.
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2024 Holberg Prize awarded to Achille Mbembe, former MF CASR Annual Lecturer
The Prize is awarded by the University of Bergen on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research "to a scholar who has made outstanding…
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Get to know MF's digital humanities lab
A Digital Humanities Lab was established at MF in December 2023. With its director Mina Monier now in place, activities at MF Lab for Manuscript Studies and…