Torkel Brekke

Full Professor with strong expertise in the study of antisemitism, Islamophobia and extremism

Oslo

Research Expertise

Religion and politics
Antisemitism
Islamophobia
Extremism

About

I completed my DPhil (or PhD) at the University of Oxford in 1999 and I have been a full professor since 2007 working mostly in Oslo but holding a number of research affiliations in other parts of the world as well. Both as a scholar and public intellectual my primary interest has always been to understand how worldviews and ideas shape political behavior. Conflict and extremism has been a particular focus for my research and teaching. I have led several large research projects and I have extensive experience in leading research groups and centres. Brief examples: 2016-2018 I was research director at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). My work was to help around 60 full time researchers and a number of younger research fellows develop their research and their proposals for external funding. In 2019 I joined Oslo Metropolitan University where I started and led the Diversity Studies Centre Oslo (DISCO), a centre of research excellence. In September 2023, I joined the Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society. I have also extensive experience in working with policy makers. For instance: In 2015 I was asked by the Norwegian Ministry of Science and Education to lead a commission to create national guidelines for open access publishing.

Publications

Fundamentalism

Dec 26, 2011

Brekke, T. (2011). Fundamentalism: Prophecy and Protest in an Age of Globalization. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century

Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century. Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.001.0001

Different sex ratios of children born to Indian and Pakistani immigrants in Norway

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth / Aug 03, 2010

Singh, N., Pripp, A. H., Brekke, T., & Stray-Pedersen, B. (2010). Different sex ratios of children born to Indian and Pakistani immigrants in Norway. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-10-40

The Ethics of War in Asian Civilizations

Mar 13, 2006

Brekke, T. (Ed.). (2006). The Ethics of War in Asian Civilizations. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203482216

Contradiction and the Merit of Giving in Indian Religions

Numen / Jan 01, 1998

Brekke, T. (1998). Contradiction and the Merit of Giving in Indian Religions. Numen, 45(3), 287–320. https://doi.org/10.1163/1568527981562131

Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism

Aug 10, 2005

Brekke, T. (2005). Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203994832

Halal Money: Financial inclusion and demand for Islamic banking in Norway

Research & Politics / Jan 01, 2018

Brekke, T. (2018). Halal Money: Financial inclusion and demand for Islamic banking in Norway. Research & Politics, 5(1), 205316801875762. https://doi.org/10.1177/2053168018757624

Øyvind Ihlen, Eli Skogerbø og Sigurd Allern (red.): Makt, medier og politikk: Norsk politisk kommunikasjon.

Norsk medietidsskrift / Sep 30, 2016

Albæk, E. (2016). Øyvind Ihlen, Eli Skogerbø og Sigurd Allern (red.): Makt, medier og politikk: Norsk politisk kommunikasjon. Norsk Medietidsskrift, 23(3), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn.0805-9535-2016-03-10

The Conceptual Foundation of Missionary Hinduism

Journal of Religious History / Jun 01, 1999

Brekke, T. (1999). The Conceptual Foundation of Missionary Hinduism. Journal of Religious History, 23(2), 203–214. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9809.00082

Mission and Dialogue in the Soka Gakkai International

Buddhist-Christian Studies / Jan 01, 1997

Straus, V. (1997). Mission and Dialogue in the Soka Gakkai International. Buddhist-Christian Studies, 17, 106. https://doi.org/10.2307/1390404

Mosques, Muslims, Methods: the Role of Mosques in Research about Muslims in Europe

Journal of Muslims in Europe / May 17, 2019

Brekke, T., Kühle, L., Larsson, G., & Martikainen, T. (2019). Mosques, Muslims, Methods: the Role of Mosques in Research about Muslims in Europe. Journal of Muslims in Europe, 8(2), 216–233. https://doi.org/10.1163/22117954-12341394

Faithonomics: Religion and the Free Market, by TORKEL BREKKE

Sociology of Religion / Jan 01, 2017

McBride, M. (2017). Faithonomics: Religion and the Free Market, by TORKEL BREKKE. Sociology of Religion, 78(2), 238–239. https://doi.org/10.1093/socrel/srx024

Torkel Brekke: Hva er fundamentalisme

Teologisk tidsskrift / Jun 04, 2013

Aadnanes, P. M. (2013). Torkel Brekke: Hva er fundamentalisme. Teologisk Tidsskrift, 2(2), 200–202. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1893-0271-2013-02-11

Abbreviations

Becoming Christian / Dec 31, 2003

Abbreviations. (2003). In Becoming Christian (pp. 191–192). University of Pennsylvania Press. https://doi.org/10.9783/9780812207378.191

Strukturell rasisme og andre alt-i-ett-begreper

Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning / Feb 03, 2021

Brekke, T. (2021). Strukturell rasisme og andre alt-i-ett-begreper. Tidsskrift for Samfunnsforskning, 62(1), 94–98. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn.1504-291x-2021-01-07

The Religious Motivation of the Early Buddhists

Journal of the American Academy of Religion / Dec 01, 1999

Brekke, T. (1999). The Religious Motivation of the Early Buddhists. Journal of the American Academy of Religion, 67(4), 849–866. https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/67.4.849

Allah, Villa, Volvo: Muslim Professionals in the Nordic Countries and Their Financial Attitudes and Practices

Open Library of Humanities / Jan 01, 2020

Brekke, T., & Larsen, M. (2020). Allah, Villa, Volvo: Muslim Professionals in the Nordic Countries and Their Financial Attitudes and Practices. Open Library of Humanities, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.16995/olh.570

Flows and modalities of global Islamophobia

Ethnic and Racial Studies / Oct 24, 2023

Ganesh, B., Frydenlund, I., & Brekke, T. (2023). Flows and modalities of global Islamophobia. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 47(5), 895–906. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2023.2268192

Ending Ethnic Civil War: The Peace Process in Sri Lanka

Commonwealth & Comparative Politics / Feb 01, 2009

Shastri, A. (2009). Ending Ethnic Civil War: The Peace Process in Sri Lanka. Commonwealth & Comparative Politics, 47(1), 76–99. https://doi.org/10.1080/14662040802659025

Modern Hindu Diaspora(s)

The Oxford History of Hinduism: Modern Hinduism / Jun 27, 2019

Sinha, V. (2019). Modern Hindu Diaspora(s). In The Oxford History of Hinduism: Modern Hinduism (pp. 179–200). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198790839.003.0011

Military Chaplaincy in an Era of Religious Pluralism: Military-Religious Nexus in Asia, Europe, and USA

History: Reviews of New Books / Jan 02, 2019

Piehler, G. K. (2019). Military Chaplaincy in an Era of Religious Pluralism: Military-Religious Nexus in Asia, Europe, and USA. History: Reviews of New Books, 47(1), 21–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/03612759.2019.1543489

Baptism and the Bible in Bengal

History of Religions / Feb 01, 2006

Brekke, T. (2006). Baptism and the Bible in Bengal. History of Religions, 45(3), 213–233. https://doi.org/10.1086/503714

The Oxford History of Hinduism: Modern Hinduism

Jun 27, 2019

Brekke, T. (Ed.). (2019). The Oxford History of Hinduism: Modern Hinduism. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198790839.001.0001

Den fortryllende analogisme: Om analogismens myriader og systemer – fra Det Gamle Testamente til middelalderens katedraler og i dag

Religionsvidenskabelig Skriftrække / Jun 09, 2022

Egede, S. (2022). Den fortryllende analogisme: Om analogismens myriader og systemer – fra Det Gamle Testamente til middelalderens katedraler og i dag. Religionsvidenskabelig Skriftrække, 1, 29–35. https://doi.org/10.7146/rvs.v1i.132797

Frihet, fantasi og utfoldelse: En kvalitativ studie av estetiske arbeidsformer i lærerutdanningene

Nordisk tidsskrift for pedagogikk og kritikk / Oct 01, 2017

Brekke, B., & Willbergh, I. (2017). Frihet, fantasi og utfoldelse: En kvalitativ studie av estetiske arbeidsformer i lærerutdanningene. Nordisk Tidsskrift for Pedagogikk Og Kritikk, 3(0). https://doi.org/10.23865/ntpk.v3.554

Violent Buddhism—Korean Buddhists and the Pacific War, 1937–1945

Buddhism and Violence / Sep 10, 2012

Violent Buddhism—Korean Buddhists and the Pacific War, 1937–1945. (2012). In Buddhism and Violence (pp. 239–258). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203111024-20

Når det nationale bliver internationalt: Om vold i og imellem stater

Politica / Jan 01, 1999

Malmvig, H. (1999). Når det nationale bliver internationalt: Om vold i og imellem stater. Politica, 31(1), 43. https://doi.org/10.7146/politica.v31i1.68255

Islamophobia and Antisemitism are Different in Their Potential for Globalization

Journal of Religion and Violence / Jan 01, 2021

Brekke, T. (2021). Islamophobia and Antisemitism are Different in Their Potential for Globalization. Journal of Religion and Violence, 9(1), 80–100. https://doi.org/10.5840/jrv202142689

The Indian Tradition

The Ashgate Research Companion to Military Ethics / Mar 23, 2016

The Indian Tradition. (2016). In The Ashgate Research Companion to Military Ethics (pp. 435–446). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315613246-44

Millenarianism and Nineteenth-Century New Religions: The Mormon Example

Studies in Modern Religions, Religious Movements and the Bābī-Bahā'ī Faiths / Jan 01, 2004

Underwood, G. (2004). Millenarianism and Nineteenth-Century New Religions: The Mormon Example. In Studies in Modern Religions, Religious Movements and the Bābī-Bahā’ī Faiths (pp. 117–126). BRILL. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789047405573_006

Christianity: Restorationist

Fast Facts About Religion for Nurses / Apr 01, 2019

Christianity: Restorationist. (2019). In Fast Facts About Religion for Nurses. Springer Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1891/9780826178312.0018

Islam and the Spirit of Capitalism: Muslim Entrepreneurs in the Nordic Countries

Nordic Journal of Religion and Society / Mar 07, 2022

Brekke, T., Larsen, M., & Kozaric, E. (2022). Islam and the Spirit of Capitalism: Muslim Entrepreneurs in the Nordic Countries. Nordic Journal of Religion and Society, 34(2), 102–116. https://doi.org/10.18261/njrs.34.2.3

Akademia i endring

Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift / Sep 11, 2019

Brekke, T. (2019). Akademia i endring: – åpen publisering og forskningskvalitet. Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift, 36(3), 280–287. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn.1504-3054-2019-03-10

The Concept Of Religion And The Debate On The Rights Of Women In The Constitutional Debates Of India

Nordic Journal of Religion and Society / May 10, 2009

Brekke, T. (2009). The Concept Of Religion And The Debate On The Rights Of Women In The Constitutional Debates Of India. Nordic Journal of Religion and Society, 22(1), 71–85. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1890-7008-2009-01-05

Wiener Zeitschrift für die Kunde Südasiens

Wiener Zeitschrift für die Kunde Südasiens. (n.d.). https://doi.org/10.1553/wzks

The case of WikiIslam: scientification of Islamophobia or legitimate critique of Islam?

Ethnic and Racial Studies / Oct 18, 2023

Kozaric, E., & Brekke, T. (2023). The case of WikiIslam: scientification of Islamophobia or legitimate critique of Islam? Ethnic and Racial Studies, 47(5), 963–981. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2023.2268154

Europas svik mot Bosnia-Hercegovina

Internasjonal Politikk / Jun 25, 2020

Brekke, T. (2020). Europas svik mot Bosnia-Hercegovina. Internasjonal Politikk, 78(2), 224–232. https://doi.org/10.23865/intpol.v78.2315

Gud på anbud

Samtiden / Apr 18, 2011

Brekke, T. (2011). Gud på anbud. Samtiden, 119(4), 82–89. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1890-0690-2010-04-08

From jati to caste in nineteenth‐century India: Velama identity and the telling of the Bobbili Katha

South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies / Dec 01, 1999

Katten, M. (1999). From jati to caste in nineteenth‐century India: Velama identity and the telling of the Bobbili Katha. South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies, 22(2), 1–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/00856409908723364

Secularism in Plural Post-colonial Democracies: Is Liberal Toleration Enough?

Secularism, Religion, and Politics / Sep 19, 2017

Secularism in Plural Post-colonial Democracies: Is Liberal Toleration Enough? (2017). In Secularism, Religion, and Politics (pp. 79–98). Routledge India. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315661872-11

Taiwan’s Tzu Chi as Engaged Buddhism: Origins, Organization, Appeal and Social Impact, written by Yu-Shuang Yao

Numen / Jun 08, 2015

Brekke, T. (2015). Taiwan’s Tzu Chi as Engaged Buddhism: Origins, Organization, Appeal and Social Impact, written by Yu-Shuang Yao. Numen, 62(4), 461–464. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685276-12341381

«Sinister nexus»: USA, Norge og Krekar-saken

Internasjonal Politikk / Jul 22, 2005

Brekke, T. (2005). «Sinister nexus»: USA, Norge og Krekar-saken. Internasjonal Politikk, 63(02–03), 279–296. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1891-1757-2005-02-03-08

THE HISTORICAL VALUE OF THE KHANDHAKA OF THE KHANDHAKA OF THE VINAYA PITAKA

Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism / Aug 10, 2005

THE HISTORICAL VALUE OF THE KHANDHAKA OF THE KHANDHAKA OF THE VINAYA PITAKA. (2005). In Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism (pp. 15–30). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203994832-5

Burning Affair

Temenos - Nordic Journal for the Study of Religion / Jun 17, 2024

Larsson, G., Frydenlund, I., & Brekke, T. (2024). Burning Affair: Introducing a Special Issue on the Burning of the Quran. Temenos - Nordic Journal for the Study of Religion, 60(1), 5–26. https://doi.org/10.33356/temenos.137982

The King's ‘No’

Responses to 7 October: Antisemitic Discourse / May 16, 2024

Brekke, T. (2024). The King’s ‘No.’ In Responses to 7 October: Antisemitic Discourse (pp. 80–87). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003497295-12

The Rejection of Interest-Based Loans among Muslim Entrepreneurs and Professionals in Finland

Journal of Muslims in Europe / Dec 12, 2022

Martikainen, T., & Brekke, T. (2022). The Rejection of Interest-Based Loans among Muslim Entrepreneurs and Professionals in Finland. Journal of Muslims in Europe, 12(2), 212–227. https://doi.org/10.1163/22117954-bja10074

The Role of Imams in Family Counselling with Muslim Families in Norway

Journal of Muslims in Europe / Jan 27, 2022

Brekke, T., Hadi, F., & Kozaric, E. (2022). The Role of Imams in Family Counselling with Muslim Families in Norway. Journal of Muslims in Europe, 11(2), 175–193. https://doi.org/10.1163/22117954-bja10040

Religious Parenting: Transmitting Faith and Values in Contemporary America. By Christian Smith, Bridget Ritz, and Michael Rotolo. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2020. Pp. vii+299. $35.00.

American Journal of Sociology / Sep 01, 2020

Brekke, T. (2020). Religious Parenting: Transmitting Faith and Values in Contemporary America. By Christian Smith, Bridget Ritz, and Michael Rotolo. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2020. Pp. vii+299. $35.00. American Journal of Sociology, 126(2), 506–508. https://doi.org/10.1086/709996

Innledning: Bosnia-Hercegovina 25 år etter Srebrenica

Internasjonal Politikk / Jun 25, 2020

Brekke, T. (2020). Innledning: Bosnia-Hercegovina 25 år etter Srebrenica. Internasjonal Politikk, 78(2), 193–194. https://doi.org/10.23865/intpol.v78.2390

Introduction Modernity and Hinduism

The Oxford History of Hinduism: Modern Hinduism / Jun 27, 2019

Brekke, T. (2019). Introduction Modernity and Hinduism. In The Oxford History of Hinduism: Modern Hinduism (pp. 1–14). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198790839.003.0001

1.06 Swami Vivekananda: Reason and Religion (England, 1896)

Religious Dynamics under the Impact of Imperialism and Colonialism / Jan 01, 2017

Brekke, T. (2017). 1.06 Swami Vivekananda: Reason and Religion (England, 1896). In Religious Dynamics under the Impact of Imperialism and Colonialism (pp. 77–92). BRILL. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004329003_009

Indian Shi’a Muslims and the Idea of Home in Rahi Masoom Reza’s Work

Novel and Nation in the Muslim World / Jan 01, 2015

Brekke, T. (2015). Indian Shi’a Muslims and the Idea of Home in Rahi Masoom Reza’s Work. In Novel and Nation in the Muslim World (pp. 201–214). Palgrave Macmillan UK. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137477583_13

Anine Kierulf: Hva er ytringsfrihetAnine KierulfHva er ytringsfrihetISBN: 9788215047577, Universitetsforlaget, 2021  

Norsk medietidsskrift / Jun 07, 2022

Borvik, B. (2022). Anine Kierulf: Hva er ytringsfrihetAnine KierulfHva er ytringsfrihetISBN: 9788215047577, Universitetsforlaget, 2021  . Norsk Medietidsskrift, 29(2), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.18261/nmt.29.2.6

Question of Violence in Thai Buddhism

Buddhism and Violence / Sep 10, 2012

Question of Violence in Thai Buddhism. (2012). In Buddhism and Violence (pp. 187–205). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203111024-17

The Struggle over Women

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

The Struggle over Women. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 237–263). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.012

The Struggle for the Sciences

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

The Struggle for the Sciences. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 177–211). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.010

The Struggle over Education

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

The Struggle over Education. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 212–236). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.011

The Struggle for the State

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

The Struggle for the State. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 101–139). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.008

The Struggle over Law

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

The Struggle over Law. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 140–176). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.009

Vol 66 Nr. 4 (2008)

Internasjonal Politikk / Dec 01, 2008

Vol 66 Nr. 4 (2008). (2008). Internasjonal Politikk, 66. https://doi.org/10.23865/ip.v66.329

Susan Ashbrook Harvey, Scenting salvation. Ancient Christianity and the olfactory imagination, wyd. University of California Press, Berkeley–Los Angeles–London 2006, ss. 421

Starożytność Chrześcijańska : materiały zebrane. T.4 / Jan 01, 2016

Kościółek, Ł. (2016). Susan Ashbrook Harvey, Scenting salvation. Ancient Christianity and the olfactory imagination, wyd. University of California Press, Berkeley–Los Angeles–London 2006, ss. 421. In Starożytność Chrześcijańska : materiały zebrane. T.4 (pp. 261–264). Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie. Wydawnictwo Naukowe. https://doi.org/10.15633/9788374385282.18

Kampen mot de orientalske despoter

Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift / Sep 12, 2006

Brekke, T. (2006). Kampen mot de orientalske despoter. Nytt Norsk Tidsskrift, 23(3), 242–252. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1504-3053-2006-03-05

Bokspalte

Internasjonal Politikk / Jul 22, 2005

Rasmussen, M. V., Neumann, I. B., Skard, T., Fonn, B. K., & Leira, H. (2005). Bokspalte. Internasjonal Politikk, 63(02–03), 313–338. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1891-1757-2005-02-03-10

Bokspalte

Internasjonal Politikk / Jul 26, 2005

Brekke, T., Haugevik, K. M., & Bøås, M. (2005). Bokspalte. Internasjonal Politikk, 63(04), 451–464. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1891-1757-2005-04-10

Vol 63 Nr. 2 (2005)

Internasjonal Politikk / May 01, 2005

Vol 63 Nr. 2 (2005). (2005). Internasjonal Politikk, 63. https://doi.org/10.23865/ip.v63.386

Historical perspectives on the development of religious nationalism under U Nu and its implications for freedom of religion in modern Burma

Nordic Journal of Human Rights / Feb 12, 2004

Brekke, T. (2004). Historical perspectives on the development of religious nationalism under U Nu and its implications for freedom of religion in modern Burma. Nordic Journal of Human Rights, 22(01), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1891-814x-2004-01-05

The Saṃghāṭasūtra: A Popular Devotional Buddhist Sanskrit Text: editio maior. Annual Report of the International Research Institute for Advanced Buddhology at Soka University for the Academic Year 2020, by Oskar von Hinüber

Indo-Iranian Journal / Dec 01, 2021

Silk, J. A. (2021). The Saṃghāṭasūtra: A Popular Devotional Buddhist Sanskrit Text: editio maior. Annual Report of the International Research Institute for Advanced Buddhology at Soka University for the Academic Year 2020, by Oskar von Hinüber. Indo-Iranian Journal, 64(4), 392–402. https://doi.org/10.1163/15728536-06404005

RELIGIOUS MOTIVATION AND THE THEME OF CONVERSION IN BUDDHISM

Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism / Aug 10, 2005

RELIGIOUS MOTIVATION AND THE THEME OF CONVERSION IN BUDDHISM. (2005). In Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism (pp. 55–66). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203994832-7

Anagārika Dharmapāla and the Politics of Religion

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century / Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). Anagārika Dharmapāla and the Politics of Religion. In Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century (pp. 86–116). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.003.0005

Swami Vivekānanda and the Politics of Religion

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century / Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). Swami Vivekānanda and the Politics of Religion. In Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century (pp. 41–60). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.003.0003

Religious motivation and the relationship between the early Sam ≥gha and the laity

Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism / Aug 10, 2005

Religious motivation and the relationship between the early Sam ≥gha and the laity. (2005). In Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism (pp. 31–54). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203994832-6

RELIGIOUS MOTIVATION AND THE MERIT OF GIVING

Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism / Aug 10, 2005

RELIGIOUS MOTIVATION AND THE MERIT OF GIVING. (2005). In Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism (pp. 107–130). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203994832-10

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND THE RELIGIOUS MOTIVATION OF THE EARLY BUDDHISTS

Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism / Aug 10, 2005

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND THE RELIGIOUS MOTIVATION OF THE EARLY BUDDHISTS. (2005). In Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism (pp. 67–80). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203994832-8

En ny kjernefysisk tidsalder? Kjernevåpen, nedrustning og strategisk utvikling i Sør-Asia

Internasjonal Politikk / Jul 13, 2001

Brekke, T. (2001). En ny kjernefysisk tidsalder? Kjernevåpen, nedrustning og strategisk utvikling i Sør-Asia. Internasjonal Politikk, 59(01), 23–40. https://doi.org/10.18261/issn1891-1757-2001-01-03

Bridging the Gap Between Ancient and Modern in the Study of Religion and Violence in India

Journal of Religion and Violence / Jan 01, 2015

Brekke, T. (2015). Bridging the Gap Between Ancient and Modern in the Study of Religion and Violence in India. Journal of Religion and Violence, 3(3), 327–334. https://doi.org/10.5840/jrv2015113017

Buddhism and Violence: Militarism and Buddhism in Modern Asia. Edited by Vladimir Tikhonov and Torkel Brekke. New York: Routledge, 2012. viii, 264 pp. $125.00 (cloth).

The Journal of Asian Studies / May 01, 2014

Mohr, M. (2014). Buddhism and Violence: Militarism and Buddhism in Modern Asia. Edited by Vladimir Tikhonov and Torkel Brekke. New York: Routledge, 2012. viii, 264 pp. $125.00 (cloth). The Journal of Asian Studies, 73(2), 519–522. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021911814000059

Religion and sex-selective abortion: a comparative study of immigrants from South Asia to Norway

Diaspora Studies / Jan 01, 2013

Brekke, T. (2013). Religion and sex-selective abortion: a comparative study of immigrants from South Asia to Norway. Diaspora Studies, 6(1), 31–39. https://doi.org/10.1080/09739572.2013.843290

Fundamentalism: Prophecy and Protest in an Age of Globalization. By TorkelBrekke. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2012. Pp. xii + 291. $29.99.

Religious Studies Review / Dec 01, 2012

Manjikian, M. (2012). Fundamentalism: Prophecy and Protest in an Age of Globalization. By TorkelBrekke. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2012. Pp. xii + 291. $29.99. Religious Studies Review, 38(4), 219–219. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-0922.2012.01642.x

Religion, Conflict and Military Intervention

Numen / Jan 01, 2011

Brekke, T. (2011). Religion, Conflict and Military Intervention. Numen, 58(4), 577–579. https://doi.org/10.1163/156852711x577096

Bones of Contention: Buddhist Relics, Nationalism and the Politics of Archaeology

Numen / Jan 01, 2007

Brekke, T. (2007). Bones of Contention: Buddhist Relics, Nationalism and the Politics of Archaeology. Numen, 54(3), 270–303. https://doi.org/10.1163/156852707x211564

The Ethics of War and the Concept of War in India and Europe

Numen / Jan 01, 2005

Brekke, T. (2005). The Ethics of War and the Concept of War in India and Europe. Numen, 52(1), 59–86. https://doi.org/10.1163/1568527053083430

Wielding the Rod of Punishment - War and Violence in the Political Science of Kautilya

Journal of Military Ethics / Mar 01, 2004

Brekke, T. (2004). Wielding the Rod of Punishment - War and Violence in the Political Science of Kautilya. Journal of Military Ethics, 3(1), 40–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/150275704100005210

Jens Braarvig (ed.), Buddhist Manuscripts, Volume I by Mark Allon, Jens Braarvig, Torkel Brekke, Paul Harrison, Jens-Uwe Hartmann, Seishi Karashima, Kazunobu Matsuda, Richard Salomon, Lore Sander, Nicholas Sims-Williams, Klaus Wille

Indo-Iranian Journal / Jan 01, 2002

Boucher. (2002). Jens Braarvig (ed.), Buddhist Manuscripts, Volume I by Mark Allon, Jens Braarvig, Torkel Brekke, Paul Harrison, Jens-Uwe Hartmann, Seishi Karashima, Kazunobu Matsuda, Richard Salomon, Lore Sander, Nicholas Sims-Williams, Klaus Wille. Indo-Iranian Journal, 45(3), 245–259. https://doi.org/10.1163/000000002124994793

Conclusion

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century / Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). Conclusion. In Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century (pp. 157–160). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.003.0008

Defining Buddhism

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century / Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). Defining Buddhism. In Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century (pp. 63–85). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.003.0004

Defining Hinduism

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century / Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). Defining Hinduism. In Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century (pp. 13–40). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.003.0002

Defining Jainism

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century / Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). Defining Jainism. In Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century (pp. 119–143). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.003.0006

History, Archaeology, and the Politics of Religion

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century / Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). History, Archaeology, and the Politics of Religion. In Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century (pp. 144–156). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.003.0007

Introduction

Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century / Dec 05, 2002

Brekke, T. (2002). Introduction. In Makers of Modern Indian Religion in the Late Nineteenth Century (pp. 1–10). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/019925236x.003.0001

A Global Shift in Religious Authority

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

A Global Shift in Religious Authority. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 64–87). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.005

Ancient Indian Warfare

Oxford Bibliographies Online Datasets / Aug 26, 2013

Brekke, T. (2013). Ancient Indian Warfare [dataset]. In Oxford Bibliographies Online Datasets. Oxford University Press (OUP). https://doi.org/10.1093/obo/9780199791279-0098

Conclusion

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

Conclusion. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 264–270). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.013

Hinduism and Security: A Hierarchy of Protection

The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Security

Brekke, T. (n.d.). Hinduism and Security: A Hierarchy of Protection. In The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Security. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203102312.ch8

Indian Shiʿa Muslims and the Idea of Home in Rahi Masoom Reza’s Work

Novel and Nation in the Muslim World

Brekke, T. (n.d.). Indian Shiʿa Muslims and the Idea of Home in Rahi Masoom Reza’s Work. In Novel and Nation in the Muslim World. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137477583.0021

Prophecy and Preaching

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

Prophecy and Preaching. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 88–98). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.006

Religion and Globalization

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

Religion and Globalization. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 39–63). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.004

Religion and Modernity in the West

Fundamentalism / Dec 26, 2011

Religion and Modernity in the West. (2011). In Fundamentalism (pp. 17–38). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139019620.003

Sikh Tradition

Religion, War, and Ethics / May 26, 2014

Brekke, T. (2014). Sikh Tradition. In Religion, War, and Ethics (pp. 672–700). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511979651.013

Education

University of Oxford

DPhil, Oriental / July, 1999

Oxford

Experience

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

Professor of Cultural and Religious Diversity / September, 2019September, 2023

MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society

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