Scientology in Norway

Church of Scientology Norway
Scientologi Kirken Norgen
Legal statusNon-profit corporation
Location
Coordinates59°55′52″N 10°47′51″E / 59.9311°N 10.7975°E / 59.9311; 10.7975
Membership
100 (estimated)
Parent organization
Church of Scientology International
Websitewww.scientology-oslo.org

The Church of Scientology in Norway (Norwegian: Scientologi Kirken Norge) is officially recognised as a non-profit corporation of the Church of Scientology, rather than a religious community.[1] Despite an estimated 8,000 individuals having participated in Scientology-related courses in Norway, the active membership within the church is estimated around 100 members as of 2016.[2]

Scientology’s has one church in Norway which is situated in Oslo. The church has shifted its physical location within the city. Its previous sites have included upscale offices in central areas like Karl Johans gate and Tollbugata, and others such as Grünerløkka.[3] It is currently located in Lørenvangen.[4]

Legal disputes involving Scientologikirken often result in settlements outside of court. In one case, the church was directed to reimburse a former member 600,000 Norwegian kroner in course fees.[5] The organization has also engaged in an unsuccessful legal endeavor spanning six years, aimed at obtaining official recognition as a religion.[1]

Given the limited number of active members and the absence of government subsidies, the church operates primarily with income from participants who pay for individual courses.

  1. ^ a b "Nektes kirkestatus". VG. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  2. ^ "Scientologikirken (Norwegian". Archived from the original on 2016-02-02.
  3. ^ "Mitt møte med Scientologer i Karl Johan". SAKSYNT. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  4. ^ "Scientology Kirken Norge". Scientology Oslo. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  5. ^ "scientologi – Store norske leksikon". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 2016-01-26.