Frank Bjerkholt (17 November 1927 – 22 December 2013) was a Norwegian theologian, journalist and political non-fiction writer.

He was born in Sarpsborg as a son of Hans Bjerkholt, then a communist leader, and a mother who was active in the inner mission. Bjerkholt himself studied theology, graduating with the cand.theol. degree in 1954. Studies in the United States followed, with Bjerkholt writing a master's thesis on Reinhold Niebuhr. Both Frank Bjerkholt and his father became active in Moral Re-Armament, a milieu where he also met his French wife. The couple resided in France for several years. ^{[1] [2]}

In 1966 he was hired as foreign affairs editor in Morgenbladet, resigning in 1988 over disagreements with the new owner Hroar Hansen. During this period he was also a correspondent for Le Monde from 1970 to 1980. In 1992 he was granted a lifelong government scholarship. ^{[1] [2]} He wrote extensively on Asian affairs, especially Vietnam; and European affairs, being active in the European Movement. Bjerkholt supported the South Vietnamese cause, facing widespread opposition in the public debate. ^{[2] [3]}

Bjerkholt was decorated with the French National Order of Merit and the Portuguese Order of Prince Henry. ^[3] He died in December 2013. ^[2]

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