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Gunnar Haaland is an Associate Professor of Religion and Ethics at the Faculty of Education and International Studies, Oslo Metropolitan University. He co-chairs the research project 'Challenging Picturebooks in Education' and has a secondary affiliation as a 'Professor II' at the University of Oslo's Theology Department. His work bridges Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, and educational theory, with a focus on interfaith dialogue, scriptural reception, and the pedagogical potential of challenging picturebooks.
- Keywords: Religious Studies, Interreligious Studies, Ancient Judaism, Bible Reception, Jewish Studies, Hebrew
- Published in journals and edited volumes from 2012–2022
Research Interests: His scholarship explores intersections between biblical interpretation, cultural memory in Jewish communities, and educational applications of complex picturebooks. Current projects examine how religious texts are recontextualized in Norwegian classrooms and public discourse.
Publication Trends: Recent works focus on Nordic biblical reception history, intercultural learning through picturebooks, and contemporary Jewish-Christian relations. His 2021 Routledge co-edited volume demonstrates how cognitively demanding picturebooks can enhance language learning and multicultural understanding.
Advisory Roles: Serves as co-editor for Routledge's 'Exploring Challenging Picturebooks in Education' series, guiding educational applications of multimodal literacy.
