The relational perspective is one of the defining features of the approach to processes of change in religiously pluralist societies. Research in the field include text-based as well as empirical approaches.
The field of study includes Islamic studies (norwegian only), within disciplinary perspective like philology, theology and philosophy, in addition to empirical studies and lives religion.
About the group
The research group is led by Associate Professor Nora S. Eggen. It includes senior researchers and research fellows working on themes like Islam in Norway; Islamic thought; Qur'anic Studies, Christian-Muslim relations; Christian-Buddhist dialogue; religion and secularity; religion and human rights; environmental and gender perspectives on religion and religious leadership and chaplaincy.
Academic programmes and courses
Interreligious relations are an integral part of the Faculty’s study programs "Religion and Society" (bachelor and master), the master programs in "Religious Roots of Europe" and in "Leadership, Ethics and Dialogue". See also information about the Faculty's courses for religious leaders.
International network
The Faculty has a special cooperation with Uppsala University and University of Copenhagen in the field of Islamic Studies and Islamic Theology and Philosophy (coordinator in Oslo: Safet Bektovic).
Through the members of the research group, the Faculty of Theology is linked with the European Society for Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies (ESITIS). ESITIS is closely related to the journal Interreligious Studies and Intercultural Theology.