Norway's church history

Norway’s church history is marked by Christianity’s arrival around the 10th century, predominantly through influence from Denmark and Sweden. The Lutheran Reformation in the 16th century led to Norway adopting Lutheranism as its official church, ending Catholic dominance. The Church of Norway was the state church until 2017, maintaining close ties with the government. Today, Norway is predominantly Lutheran, though it is increasingly secular, with diverse religious beliefs. The church has played a central role in shaping Norwegian cultural identity and societal values over centuries.