Born 1948. Studies at the University of Oslo 1968-1975. Lower degree (cand.mag) 1973 with political science, sociology and studies of Christianity, plus social economics. Higher degree (mag.art) 1975 in sociology with specialization in mass communication and sociology of religion. The dissertation was on "Secularization in the Nordic countries - studied through programs on church and religion in radio and tv" (in Norwegian). Practice as journalist during study years. Editor of the church weekly "Var Kirke" 1975-80. Research fellow in sociology of religion 1980-85 at The department of sociology...