Fakta
Informasjon er oppdatert av MF vitenskapelig høyskole
13. mars 2026.
Om studiet
Master in Theology provides insight into main topics and debates within Christian theology.
The Master in Theology at MF is a two-year, English-taught programme in the heart of Oslo, designed for students who want to immerse themselves in Christian theology and wrestle with complex questions at the intersection between history and contemporary society. At MF, you will join a vibrant academic community in one of Europe’s most dynamic theological environments.
The programme combines rigorous coursework with independent research, allowing you to choose electives that engage with contemporary challenges – such as The Taboo Bible, Critical Issues in Political Theology and Theological Anthropology – alongside a full year master’s thesis.
As part of the programme, you will also be invited to our Masterclass, a bi-termly academic and social setting for informal talks and discussion with leading academics and Church leaders about theology, career life, spirituality and ecclesial and social issues.
Pathways
The Master in Theology offers flexibility for different academic goals. You may:
- Complete a full two-year degree
- Join for a semester or year as an exchange (Erasmus) or study abroad student.
- Apply to take individual courses, either as part of your degree elsewhere or for continuing education.
Opptakskrav
A. Applicants must meet the general admission requirements (except proficiency in Norwegian) to be eligible for admission. These requirements differ depending on home country/country of education, and are described in the GSU-list.
B. All applicants to master programmes must document English proficiency, regardless of what is stated in the GSU-list. English proficiency is documented in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 24 in the writing component)
- IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.5 in the writing component)
- PTE Academic 59 (minimum 58 in the writing component)
- Grade 4 in Vg1 course in English at Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours) or completed Advanced course in English at Norwegian upper secondary school
- Minimum one year of studies on university level in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Australia.
- Bachelor degree or minimum one year of master studies (60 ECTS) with English as the medium of instruction completed in one of the Nordic countries.
- University degree in English language and/or literature. A degree in other disciplines taught in English does not meet this requirement.
C. A bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies. Alternatively, a period of study comparable with a Norwegian bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution. A minimum of 80 ECTS credits must be Christian Theology and the 80 ECTS credits must have an average grade of a Norwegian C (2,7) or better.
Opptaksinformasjon
There are two application periods depending on your citizenship and prior education. The application, including all necessary documentation, must be submitted before the deadline.
- 1 November – 15 January
For non-EU/EEA citizens, the application portal opens on 1 November and the deadline is 15 January. (For exceptions, see the below deadline.) - 1 February – 15 April
For Norwegian citizens and EU/EEA/Swiss/Nordic/English speaking Visa exempted countries (UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia), the deadline is 15 April. The application portal opens 1 February.
Non-EU applicants who hold a bachelor’s diploma from a Norwegian higher education institution, or are expected to receive one at the end of the spring semester the same year (before 1 July), can apply to this deadline (15 April). This exemption is only for applicants to our master programmes. Only applicants who fit this description can apply between 1 February and 15 April.
If there are vacant study places after the application deadline, it will be possible to apply for them as long as there are vacant places or until 15 August at the latest. This possibility is only open to the applicant group who are eligible to apply for the 15 April deadline.
Karrieremuligheter
This programme aims at providing education for positions within churches, education or research, as well as within Norwegian or international institutions and organisations, where theological education is required.
Utveksling
MF recommends that students that wish to do an exchange do so in their third semester.