Asle Eikrem

Asle Eikrem is a Professor of Systematic Theology at MF, where he has held academic positions since 2004, progressing from a Master of Theology to his current role. He also serves as a board member of the MF Center for Advanced Studies in Religion since 2024 and has been a member of its steering committee since 2017. His expertise spans Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, and Theological Interpretation of Life, with a focus on contemporary theological issues and their intersection with modern societal challenges.

Asle Eikrem's educational background includes:

• Master of Theology, MF (2004)
• Candidate Scholarship, MF (2006)
• PhD fellow, MF (2008–2012)
• Associate Professor in Systematic Theology, MF (2013–2018)
• Professor in Systematic Theology, MF (2018–present)

Eikrem's research interests are centered in systematic theology, with primary focus on the philosophy of religion, theological interpretation of life, and ethics. His work explores critical themes such as theology of sacrifice in Christian traditions, migration ethics in hypercomplex societies, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. He has also delved into apophatic theology, the relationship between ethics and ontology, and contemporary debates between theism and atheism. His current projects include a textbook on AI ethics and health ethics consulting, reflecting his commitment to addressing modern challenges through theological frameworks.

Eikrem's recent publications demonstrate a sustained engagement with ethical and philosophical dimensions of theology. From 2020 onwards, his work addresses practical ethical issues such as migration and AI, while earlier articles focus on foundational theological concepts like sacrifice, theodicy, and religious language. He frequently collaborates with scholars like AO Søvik, contributing to interdisciplinary discussions in journals like Neue Zeitschrift für Systematische Theologie und Religionsphilosophie and Teologisk Tidsskrift. His scholarship bridges classical theological debates with modern ethical dilemmas, emphasizing the relevance of systematic theology in contemporary contexts.

No scientific awards or fellowships are explicitly mentioned in the text.

No information on advised students or grant activities is provided in the text. His professional roles emphasize teaching and research leadership, including course management for courses like "Lutheran theology today" and "Theological Ethics.

Eikrem is affiliated with the MF Center for Advanced Studies in Religion, contributing to its research initiatives as both a steering committee member and board member since 2017 and 2024 respectively.