Projects per year
Organization profile
Organisation Profile
The Department of Biblical Studies is a center for scientific research and teaching of the Bible. The research conducted at the department focuses both on canonical and extra-canonical materials in order to cast light on the formation of Judaism and Christianity.
The staff of the department is also participating actively in discussions concerning: the influence of the Bible on Western culture in general; its application to present Christianity; an ongoing dialogue between religions.
The department offers courses ranging from basic to post-graduate levels in its majors, Old and New Testament Studies. Its teachers are also responsible for the Greek and Hebrew courses required for the completion of the Master's degree in the Faculty of Theology.
The language of instruction is usually Finnish but courses in English are arranged every year and designed mainly for exchange students and students who are studying in Helsinki but whose native language is not Finnish or Swedish. In the field of Biblical Studies, the required intermediate and advanced level reading is mostly in English and/or German. Thus, it is also possible for non-natives to complete courses that are not based on English lectures.
The department has four permanent professorships and four lecturers. However, the actual academic community is much larger since the department also provides research facilities for several qualified docents and post-graduate students working for the Academy of Finland and Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Study.
Because many of the docents and post-graduate students are also actively involved in teaching and their specialities cover a wide range of canonical and non-canonical topics, the department is known by many students of the Bible (from young undergraduates to internationally established names in the field) as a stimulating and amiable working environment.
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
Profiles
Anneli Aejmelaeus
- Faculty of Theology - Prof. emer.
- Biblical Studies - Professor Emerita
- Centre of Excellence Changes in Sacred Texts and Traditions (CSTT)
- Faculty of Theology
Person: Other personnel, UH
Rick Bonnie
- Centre of Excellence in Ancient Near Eastern Empires (ANEE)
- Biblical Studies - Postdoctoral Researcher
- Centre of Excellence Changes in Sacred Texts and Traditions (CSTT)
Person: UH, Teaching and research personnel
Projects 2007 2025
Conceptions of Virtue in Early Judaism
Uusimäki, E. K., Tolonen, A. & Yli-Karjanmaa, S. P.
01/12/2018 → 31/12/2020
Project: University of Helsinki Three-Year Research Project
Lived Scriptures: Ascetics, Martyrs, and Miracle Workers in Late Antiquity
Lehtipuu, O. E., Alanko, V. L. I., Asikainen, H. J. S. & Tolonen, A.
01/09/2018 → 31/08/2022
Project: Research project › _Research
ANEE: Centre of Excellence in Ancient Near Eastern Empires
Silverman, J. M., Svärd, S. S., Lahelma, A. A., Nikki, N. K., Töyräänvuori, J. S., Jokiranta, J. M., Laine, L. T. M., Kletter, R., Bonnie, R. G. L. M., Thomas, S. E., Holmqvist-Sipilä, E., Kouki, P. A., Wasmuth, M. S., Wallis, C. R. D., Lorenzon, M., Jauhiainen, H. A., Jauhiainen, T. S., Alstola, T. E., Bach, J. S. H., Fink, S. C., Konstantopoulos, G. V., Zaia, S. S., Sahala, A. J. A. & Miettunen, P. H.
01/01/2018 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research project › _Research
ANEE: Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence "Ancient Near Eastern Empires"
Svärd, S. S. & Nissinen, M. H.
01/01/2018 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research project
Team 2: Social Scientific Theory and Applications
Silverman, J. M., Jokiranta, J. M., Laine, L. T. M., Töyräänvuori, J. S., Kletter, R., Nikki, N. K., Wallis, C. R. D. & Wasmuth, M. S.
01/01/2018 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research project › _Research
Publications 1983 2019
After Anti-Imperial Readings: Early Christians in the Empire Re-Examined
Huttunen, N. I., 2019, (Submitted) Unknown host publication.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Brothers in Arms: Soldiers in Early Christianity
Huttunen, N. I., 2019, (Submitted) Gender, Social Roles and Occupations in Early Christianity..Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Early Christians on Philosophy: Seeking Recognition in Greco-Roman Culture
Huttunen, N. I., 2019, (Submitted) Reflections on Recognition.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Epictetus
Huttunen, N. I., 2019, (Submitted) T&T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific
Esivalta. The Religious Roots of the Finnish moral view of the society.
Huttunen, N. I., 2019, (Accepted/In press) On the Legacy of the Reformation in Finland: Societal perspectives.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Activities 1979 2019
The Persian Empire, the Social Sciences, and Ancient Historiography
Jason M Silverman (Member of organizing committee), Jutta Maria Jokiranta (Member of organizing committee)Jan 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Rewriting Conquest Traditions in Late Second Temple Judaism
Ville Mäkipelto (Speaker)14 Nov 2018
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
SBL Annual Meeting 2018
Ville Mäkipelto (Attendee)17 Nov 2018 → 20 Nov 2018
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
Visiting lecture by Mark S. Smith: “The Three Bodies of God"
Jutta Jokiranta (Attendee)21 Mar 2018
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
The Martyrdom of Paphnutius: A Survey of Manuscripts
Ivan Miroshnikov (Speaker)12 Jun 2018
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Prizes
Alfred Kordelinin säätiön tunnustuspalkinto
Raija Tellervo Sollamo (Recipient), 6 Nov 2014
Prize: Prizes and awards
EABS Student Paper Prize 2015: The Best Student Paper in New Testament Studies
Katja Helinä Kujanpää (Recipient), 12 Jul 2015
Prize: Prizes and awards
EURYI-award for outstanding younge scholars
Juha Kalevi Pakkala (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prizes and awards
Fouding member of Teachers' Academy, University of Helsinki
Petri Tuomo Jaakko Luomanen (Recipient), 31 Jan 2013
Prize: Prizes and awards
Datasets
Press / Media
"Marj-tätin murteella ne luennottii sujjuu"
24/11/2018
1 item of media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Tuore tutkimus valottaa sukupuolen ja identiteetin moninaisuutta muinaisessa Lähi-idässä
Martti Heikki Nissinen & Saana Sofia Svärd
16/05/2018
1 item of media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media