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
Mangfolds- og integreringskonferansen 2026
Seminars and presentations | 26. August 2026
20. October 2026
Svenskene vil skrote «islamofobi». Bør vi heller snakke om «antimuslimsk rasisme»?
Interviews | 8. June 2026
News on Fafo.no
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.



















