Vidar Leif Haanes

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Vidar L. Haanes (born April 27th 1961 in Kristiansand, Norway) is professor of Church History and Rector of MF Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo.

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Haanes graduated from MF Norwegian School of Theology in 1985, was ordained 1986, dr.theol.1998. He has written books and articles on theological education; the Protestant Reformation; Norwegian-American history. He is editor of Luthersk Kirketidende (1863- ), Halvårsskrift for Praktisk Teologi and Nordic Journal of Religion and Society. Leader National Council of Theology and Religious Studies; Leader Association of Private Universities and Colleges; Member of the study committee, Norwegian Association of Higher Education; Humanistic Collegium; Agder Academy of Sciences and Letters; Norwegian-American Historical Association; Kirkehistorisk Samfund; Church Research Centre; General Synod and the Doctrinal Commission in the Church of Norway