Nationality Norwegian Denomination Christian | Name Tor Singsaas | |
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Born 1 February 1948 (age 76)
Holonda, Norway ( 1948-02-01 ) Alma mater MF Norwegian School of Theology Education MF Norwegian School of Theology | ||
Tor Singsaas (born 1 February 1948) is a Norwegian Lutheran minister and the current bishop in the Diocese of Nidaros.
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Background
Singsaas was born and baptized in Hølonda, Norway and grew up in Buvika and Melhus. His father was a general store manager, and Singsaas grew up in and around these stores, which were typically where people in the local community gathered on a daily basis. He briefly considered becoming an actor, but settled on a career within theology.
Education
Singsaas earned his degree in theology at MF Norwegian School of Theology in Oslo in 1976 (theology) and 1977 (practical theology). He was ordained as a minister in Melhus Church on 8 January 1978, with Bishop Tord Godal officiating. He has also completed coursework in pastoral duties, family counseling, church history, and other topics.
Appointments
Singsaas started his career in 1978 as a substitute minister in Høybråten in Oslo, but the same year he was assigned to permanent positions in the Diocese of Nidaros, where he has served since. He has held positions within the Nidaros Cathedral and most recently was the Dean of the Byåsen deanery in Trondheim from 2004-2008. In 2008, the bishop of Nidaros, Finn Wagle retired and Singsaas was one of several nominees for that seat, and was consistently favored to win the appointment. He was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Nidaros by the Norwegian Council of State on 27 June 2008. He was consecrated as Bishop on 14 December 2008.
