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Mission: Improved health, better agriculture, racism and dependence
– Norwegian missionaries in Zimbabwe brought with them many positive things. But some missionaries had unmistakable racist attitudes, says Roar G. Fotland.
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MF CASR Annual Lecture 2019: Prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd
Don't miss the 2019 MF CASR Annual Lecture 6 September. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd will talk about Religion on the border: The politics of the ‘Muslim…
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New Member Highlight: Andreas Holmedahl Hvidsten
MF welcomed Andreas Holmedahl Hvidsten as a postdoctoral fellow in October, and he has now been welcomed as a Research Member at MF CASR.
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New Member Highlight: Ragnar Misje Bergem
In September, MF welcomed Ragnar Misje Bergem as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Now we're happy to welcome him to MF CASR.
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New Member Highlight: Wally Cirafesi
On 1 January, MF welcomed Postdoctoral Fellow Wally Cirafesi, and joined the MF CASR community.
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What did Paul really think about the law?
The Apostle Paul's view of the Mosaic law is disputed among interpreters of Paul. Professor Karl Olav Sandnes' research is a contribution to this debate.
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What language should the church use?
Associate professor Tron Fagermoen studies what type of language the church should use when participating in public debate.
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Researchers paint a flawed image
– Education researchers have contributed to creating and sustaining flawed notions about Romas education situation, says Solvor Mjøberg Lauritzen.
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MF establishes MF CASR!
MF is proud to announce its new research centre called the MF Center for the Advanced Study of Religion!