Halvor Moxnes (born 1944)

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Moxnes has conducted research primarily on the New Testament, focusing on themes such as family, sexuality, and gender roles. At the same time, he has been a vocal advocate for the rights of homosexuals, both within the Church and in broader Norwegian society.

In the interview, Moxnes shares reflections on his upbringing and how he became involved in Christian youth work at an early age. This naturally led him to study theology. Moxnes holds a cand.theol. degree from the University of Oslo and earned his dr.theol. in 1978, following studies in the United States and the United Kingdom. He has served as a university lecturer and, from 1984 to 2014, as Professor of Theology with a focus on the New Testament at the Faculty of Theology. He has also undertaken several extended research stays at universities in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

In an excerpt from the interview, Moxnes explains why he believes it is immoral to invoke religious freedom as a justification for conversion therapy.

The full interview is available in our reading room. Skeivt Arkiv met Halvor Moxnes in Oslo, September 2021