Events

Ancient Attraction is a Digital Lecture Series on Beauty, Attractiveness and Sex Appeal in the Ancient Mediterranean World

The lecture: Masculinity and beauty in Mesopotamia is presented by Dr. Omar N’Shea, Senior Lecturer, University of Malta

New perspectives on Luther and Philosophy, including critical receptions of Luther and the Reformation in contemporary philosophy, has been a topic of considerable discussion over the last years.

Due to corona-related travel restrictions the Mowinckel lecture and Mowinckel seminar have been postponed until the fall of 2021. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.

The first part of the lecture proposes a brief presentation of the recent scholarly discussion about the Abraham narrative, pointing out that pre-priestly traditions can only be identified in quite a few texts, which can hardly be read as a cohesive narrative.  Based on literary and historical observations.

Due to corona-related travel restrictions the Mowinckel lecture and Mowinckel seminar have been postponed until the fall of 2021. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.

The lecture will focus on the importance of the Ark (of God, of Yhwh, of the Covenant) in the Hebrew Bible and more specifically on the so-called Ark narrative in the books of Samuel.

CANCELLED - Due to the latest Coronavirus developments and preventive measures, the screening has been cancelled.

New in Norway? Join Knutepunktet - International Student Reception and the Humanities and Social Sciences Library for a taste of Norwegian film and a bit of autumn chill!

Ancient Attraction is a Digital Lecture Series on Beauty, Attractiveness and Sex Appeal in the Ancient Mediterranean World

The lecture: Gender and Beauty in the Hebrew Bible is presented by Dr. Hanna Tervanotko, McMaster University, Canada

A seminar for PhD studens within the fields of the Humanities, Law and Theology. The seminar is free of charge, and travel expenses will be covered. The application deadline is September 1, 2020.

Ancient Attraction is a Digital Lecture Series on Beauty, Attractiveness and Sex Appeal in the Ancient Mediterranean World.

The lecture: Goddesses as Exemplars for the Beauty and Power of Neo-Assyrian Queens is presented by Dr. Amy Gansell, St. John’s University, New York City, USA

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Are you an international student looking for a full time, professional job in Norway after graduation? The Career Services at the University of Oslo offers a webinar on job search in Norway.

Gladys Ekone Wang will defend her doctoral dissertation: “Childlessness in Marriage among the Bakossi Community in Cameroon: An African Feminist Contextual Pastoral Theology of Procreation”, for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the Faculty of Theology.

"Contextual African Bible Hermeneutics: A critical assessment of aspects related to gender and culture."

In the scriptural traditions of the three ‘Abrahamic’ religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, nature is created by God. Nature as divine creation and human beings’ use and maintenance of it have played an important role in these three religious traditions from ancient times until today, and it has impacted the theological and ethical thinking, and religious practice of these three monotheistic religions.

Welcome to the University Aula with decorations of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch.

Welcome to the University Aula with decorations of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch.

Welcome to the University Aula with decorations of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch.

Welcome to the University Aula with decorations of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch.

Welcome to the University Aula with decorations of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch.

Welcome to the University Aula with decorations of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch.

Welcome to the University Aula with decorations of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch.