Solveig Omland

Solveig Omland is an Associate Professor in Intercultural Studies at NLA University College, Kristiansand, Norway. Her work spans disciplines such as anthropology, migration studies, and religious studies, with a focus on intercultural communication, media representation, and identity negotiation among immigrant communities.

• PhD in Intercultural Studies (2016), Trinity International University
• MA in Religion (2006), Trinity International University
• Cand. mag. in Social Sciences (2003), Høgskolen i Agder

Her research explores the intersection of religion, media, and identity, particularly in contexts of globalization and migration. Key themes include religious revitalization in immigrant communities, postcolonial perspectives on cultural integration, and critical media analysis of health crises like COVID-19.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in cross-cultural media framing, intercultural pedagogy, and religious discourse in Norway and Sub-Saharan Africa. She employs qualitative methodologies and ethnographic approaches in her work.