Geir Sigmund Afdal

Geir Sigmund Afdal holds the position of Special Adviser at Østfold University College, focusing on research management and dissemination. He is a professor in education and theology, with prior roles including Research Director at the MF Norwegian School of Theology and Head of the Norwegian Research Council-funded RVS research school. His affiliations include the Research Department at Østfold and the Education and Values group at MF Norwegian School of Theology.

Education:

• Doctorate in Theology (2005), MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society

Research Interests: Afdal’s work centers on doctoral education, philosophy of science, practice theory, ethics in education, religious education, and the interplay between digitalization and academic values. He explores tolerance, diversity in education, and professional ethics through interdisciplinary lenses.

Recent Articles Trends: His recent publications examine practice theory in theology, ethics in teacher training, and the intersection of religion and economics. Key themes include empirical theology, learning dynamics in congregations, and the role of technology in mathematics education.

Advising & Projects: Advised 25 doctoral students and numerous master’s candidates across disciplines. Led projects like ETIPP (Ethics in Professional Practice), LETRA (Learning in Congregations), and ICT in Digital Education. Actively contributes to committees assessing academic competence and editorial boards of journals like British Journal of Religious Education.

Research Groups: Member of the Education and Values group at MF Norwegian School of Theology and the ICT & Learning Research in Digital Education (RIDE) initiative.