Marianne Hustvedt

Marianne Hustvedt is a lecturer and researcher at Volda University College, actively contributing to teacher education and religious studies. She teaches courses in pedagogy, didactics, and religion and life views (KRLE), including Examen Philosophicum and various PPU modules. Her academic work is deeply rooted in educational theory and practice, with a focus on secondary school contexts.

Research Interests:

• Educational Dialogue
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Processes
• Assessment
• Didactics
• Ethics
• Religious and Ethical Education (KRLE)
• Pedagogy of Discomfort
• Creative Wellbeing

Her recent scholarly articles, published between 2017 and 2025, explore themes such as critical thinking as spatial metaphor, tolerance, dialogue and subjectivity, and the interplay between formal school education and non-formal religious instruction. The research consistently emphasizes ethical awareness, emotional dimensions of learning, and the challenges of religious diversity in Norwegian schools. She frequently collaborates with researchers like Thor Andre Skrefsrud and Ole Kolbjørn Kjørven.

Research Projects:

• FAITHED (2022–present): Non-formal faith education, public schools, and religious minorities in Norway (with University of Inland Norway)
• Creative Wellbeing (2022–2023): Teacher students' perceptions (Volda University College)
• Grunnspørsmål i Pedagogikken (2020–2021): Fundamental questions in pedagogy (University of Bergen)
• Rom og sted (2019–2020): Interdisciplinary contributions to religious education (Volda University College)

Research Groups:

• Learning and Assessment Research Group (Volda University College)
• Research Group for Religion and Life Views (Volda University College)

Marianne Hustvedt's work bridges theory and practice in teacher education, with a strong commitment to ethical reflection, inclusive pedagogy, and student wellbeing. Her publications reflect a consistent engagement with philosophical and practical challenges in contemporary education.