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Sturla J. Stålsett is professor of religion, society and diaconal studies at the MF Norwegian School of Theology in Oslo, Norway. His work explores how contemporary religious faith and practice is related to urgent issues and challenges in society (ethics, politics, social sciences). Prior to this position he served as, among others, general secretary of the Oslo Church City Mission, associate professor and research lead on “Religion in a Globalised Age” at the University of Oslo, and consultant and regional representative for Latin America at Norwegian Church Aid. He is also an ordained minister of the Church of Norway. He holds a doctoral degree in theology from the University of Oslo, where he focused on Latin American liberation theology.