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Religion in a multi-religious society

Research topic


Religion plays an increasingly important role in debates about multicultural society. In particular, Islam and Muslims are frequently highlighted in discussions on integration.

 Fafo has carried out several projects that explore the role of religion in multicultural Norway from different perspectives.

We have studied how religion can act both as a barrier and as a resource in the integration process for children of immigrants.

We have also examined public policy towards faith communities, and how these communities can serve as partners for public authorities in addressing integration challenges.



Publications

Fafo publications

Scientific publications

Research communication

Interviews | 28. September 2026
Seminars and presentations | 26. August 2026

20. October 2026

Interviews | 15. August 2026
Op-eds and commentaries | 19. August 2025
TV radio podcast | 4. February 2025
Popular science | 1. October 2024

Completed projects

Supplementary education for religious and life stance leaders in Norway
Formålet med prosjektet er å kartlegge årsaker til at tros- og livssynssamfunn i varierende grad deltar i tilleggsutdanning for tros- og livssynsledere (ved Teologisk fakultet, UiO), hva som kan senke terskelen og øke bredden i deltakelse og hvilke strategier og konkrete tiltak som kan bidra til økt og bredere rekruttering.