Mette Ramstad

Mette Ramstad is an Associate Professor in the Science of Religion at Ostfold University College's Faculty of Education, based in Halden, Norway. She has been a permanent staff member since 2000 and maintains a research portal on religions and demographics at http://www.fag.hiof.no/~mr/. Her academic career includes a Ph.D. from the University of Bergen (2001), postgraduate studies at the University of Hawaii (1993-1994), and prior roles as a lecturer at Nesna College (1997-2000).

Her research focuses on multicultural religious dynamics, including Christianity in Polynesia, contemporary Hawaiian spirituality, Mormonism among Pacific Islanders, and religious demographics in Norway. She has conducted fieldwork across Polynesia, Hawaii, and Israel, and her work integrates archaeological studies (e.g., medieval Trondheim churches) with modern educational technology (ICT in religious education).

Teaching responsibilities include courses like "Introduksjon til livssyn, filosofi, hinduisme, buddhisme og islam" and advanced modules on religious ethics and Jewish-Christian relations. Her recent publications analyze religious communities in Østfold County, Norwegian Jewish congregations, and global religious trends.

Ramstad's research outputs (2022-2001) document religious statistics, indigenous religious practices, and educational strategies for multicultural contexts. She collaborates with institutions like the Polynesian Cultural Center and contributes to debates on religious pluralism in Scandinavian education systems.