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Andreas Aarflot

b. 1928

Norwegian bishop

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About Andreas Aarflot

Born 1928. Andreas Aarflot is a Norwegian lutheran pastor, theologian, bishop and parson.

Andreas Aarflot (born 1 July 1928) is a Norwegian theologian and bishop emeritus in the Church of Norway. He was bishop of Oslo from 1977 to 1998.

Early life Aarflot was born in Yiyang, China where his mother and father served the Norwegian Missionary Society in the Hunan province. Aarflot earned his cand.theol. from MF Norwegian School of Theology (1951) and dr.theol. from University of Oslo (1970). Furthermore, he has studied in Heidelberg, England and the United States, has an honorary doctor's degree from St. Olaf College (1987) and is an honorary member of Finska kyrkohistoriska sälllskapet (1978).

Aarflot has among other things worked for the Norwegian Seamen's Mission and the Norwegian Lutheran Inner Mission Society, and served as a pastor in Røyken. He was connected with the MF Norwegian School of Theology (1960), faculty lecturer (1968) and docent (1970) before he became a professor in 1976. The same year he was proclaimed bishop in the Diocese of Borg after Per Lønning withdrew as a protest on legalizing abortion. Aarflot was decorated as a Commander with Star of the Order of St. Olav in 1979.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Oslo, MF Norwegian School of Theology
Positions held
Preses, Bishop of Oslo, Bishop of Borg
Employers
University of Oslo
Awards
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andreas Aarflot?

Norwegian bishop

When was Andreas Aarflot born?

Andreas Aarflot was born on 1 July 1928 in Yiyang.

What is Andreas Aarflot's occupation?

Andreas Aarflot is a lutheran pastor, theologian, bishop and parson.

What nationality is Andreas Aarflot?

Andreas Aarflot is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andreas Aarflot

· Wikidata: Q3357779

· DBpedia: Andreas Aarflot

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