The Reformation seminar 2012: Power, Mission and Mentality – Ørland kultursenter

The Reformation seminar 2012: Power, Mission and Mentality ~ Paths to a Lutheran ScandinaviaOn 1 April 1537 Archbishop Olav Engelbrektsson fled out the Trondheimsfjord. Years of political strife within the Danish-Norwegian kingdom combined with the religious turmoil of 16th century Europe, had pulled the Metropolitan into a political struggle he ended up losing. However, he had one trick card up his sleeve. As his last known deed on Norwegian soil, Olav Engelbrektsson and his men went ashore at Austrått, Ørland where they plundered the manor of Ingerd Ottesdatter, a woman that had proved herself to be one of the Archbishop’s strongest opponents. This powerful woman and her role in the political play in the years leading up to the Reformation, forms the foundation for The Reformation Project Austrått 1537.

At the heart of The Reformation Project is a wish to act as an incentive to both research on and knowledge about the history of the Reformation and Lutheranism. In March 2012 we therefore have the pleasure of wishing you all welcome at the third annual Reformation seminar: Power, Mission and Mentality ~ Paths to a Lutheran Scandinavia.

Among the contributors:
Martin Treu, Die Stiftung Luthergedenkstätten.
Magne Njåstad, Associate professor, NTNU.
Kristin B. Aavitsland, Senior researcher, UiO.
Helga Byfyglien, Preses, The Church of Norway.
Rognald H. Bergesen, Phd. candidate, UiT.
Henriette S. Øygarden, MA-student, NTNU.
Sigrun H. Berg, Phd.candiate, UiT.