- Relion and the law
- Indigenous and Sámi religion
- Environmental humanities
- Activism
- Migration
- Fieldwork & interviews
Marianne Friisberg Larssen left PRIO in 2024. The information on this page is kept for historical reasons.
Marianne Friisberg Larssen
Interests and experience
I'm interested in the relationship between religion and politics, particularly in the Nordic context. At PRIO I work as a research assistant on two projects, both related to migration. I work mostly with qualitative methods and I have fieldwork experience.
Experience
August 2022 - May 2024, Research Assistant CONMIG & FAITHED, PRIO
August 2022 - July 2024, External Examiner, Oslo Nye Høyskole
Education
2020 – 2022 Masters in Religious Studies, IKOS, University of Oslo
2018 – 2020 Bachelors in Religious Studies, IKOS, University of Oslo
Languages
Norwegian (mother tongue), English, French
Latest publications
Hildegunn Valen Kleive et al. (2026)
Exploring Muslim and Catholic Faith Education in Norway Transnational Ties, Role Modeling, and Socialization
Exploring Muslim and Catholic Faith Education in Norway Transnational Ties, Role Modeling, and Socialization
Book chapter in Minorities, Migration, and Religion New Perspectives on Religious Education in Faith Communities and Schools in Europe
Marta Bivand Erdal & Marianne Friisberg Larssen (2025)
«I kirken så bare opplever du det»: Trospraksis som pedagogikk i katolsk katekese
«I kirken så bare opplever du det»: Trospraksis som pedagogikk i katolsk katekese
Book chapter in Hvor skal du i helga? En bok om religionsmangfold, trosopplæring og skole [Where are you going this weekend? A book about religious diversity, faith education and school]
Cathrine Talleraas et al. (2025)
Refugee journey infrastructures: Exploring migration trajectories from South Sudan to Uganda
Refugee journey infrastructures: Exploring migration trajectories from South Sudan to Uganda
Journal article in Population, Space and Place
Marta Bivand Erdal & Marianne Friisberg Larssen (2024)
Fostering togetherness in superdiverse Catholic parishes
Fostering togetherness in superdiverse Catholic parishes
Journal article in Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies
Marta Bivand Erdal et al. (2024)
Education desires and conflict impacts in refugees’ decisions to leave
Education desires and conflict impacts in refugees’ decisions to leave
Journal article in Migration Studies
Marianne Friisberg Larssen & Anders Aschim (2023)
Katolsk ungdom i møte med KRLE-faget
Katolsk ungdom i møte med KRLE-faget
Journal article in Prismet
Latest events
Wednesday, 28 Feb 2024 09:00–16:00 UTC+01
Intersecting Pathways - Understanding Migration Decisions, Journeys, and Refugee-Host Interactions
Intersecting Pathways - Understanding Migration Decisions, Journeys, and Refugee-Host Interactions
Tuesday, 27 Feb 2024 10:00–17:00 UTC+01
Crossfire to Crossroads - Understanding Migration Decisions, Journeys, and Refugee-Host Interactions
Crossfire to Crossroads - Understanding Migration Decisions, Journeys, and Refugee-Host Interactions
Thursday, 15 Feb 2024 16:30–19:30 UTC+01
Living in Displacement: Ukrainian Experiences and Stories in Norway since February 2022
Living in Displacement: Ukrainian Experiences and Stories in Norway since February 2022
Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 08:30–10:00 UTC+01
What Shapes Refugee Journeys?
What Shapes Refugee Journeys?
Work positions
2022–2024
Research AssistantPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
Education
2020–2022
Master in Religious studies
University of Oslo