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.
Upcoming Events
Shut Up and Write/Read
Time:MF CASR lunch with Dorte Kappelgaard
Time:General Assembly for students
Time:Shut Up and Write/Read
Time:MF has two research centres:
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
An Overlooked Part of Europe’s Intellectual History
Published: 24. April 2026
A central part of Europe’s intellectual history has long been overlooked, says Doctoral Research Fellow Zeshan Ullah Qureshi.
– Europe has not only imagined Islam. It has read, translated, and interpreted the Qurʾān for nearly a thousand years.
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
After Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 and the subsequent warfare between Israel and Hamas, the expression “From the River to the Sea” has been frequently used, debated, and condemned by various sides of the conflict, as well as internationally.
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.
