Projects per year
Organization profile
The Department of Practical Theology focuses on the operations of different churches and other religious communities - in their foundabons, theories and practical results. The Department is responsible for teaching in the following three disciplines: General Practical Theology, Religious Education, and Church and Social Studies. The Department is also responsible for the applied studies which give students the opportuniq to acquire practical experience of congregational and religious work while also putting theoretical knowledge into practice.
The Department of Practical Theology is engaged in a number of research projects, some of which are international joint ventures and some of national importance. The Department participates in the nationwide interdisciplinary research programme on "The Economic Crisis of the 1990s in Finland", launched by the Academy of Finland. One of the international ventures is the research project on visual theology together with the Department of Art History of the University of Jyvaskyla, the Department of Church Architecture and Modern Church Art of the Universiq of Marburg, and the Liturgical Institute of the State University of Groningen; this study investigates the ecclesiastical art and theology of images in Finnish churches. A joint Nordic project is the study on children's life situations and their interpretations of life.
The Department is collaborating in a Nordic homiletic project on Lutheran sermon in the Nordic countries, and with the Research Institute of the Lutheran Church in Finland and Suomen Gallup (Finnish Gallup) on an extensive project called "European Values."
Ongoing research activities include an extensive project on pastoral care, an investigation into church administration and operational planning, and a study on Finnish liturgical tradition. Finnish religiosiq and the study of religious movements are a part of the Department's research areas. Further projects are studies on religious learning, distance teaching in religious pedagogy, further training for church employees, religious committment, alienation, and international relations of the churches.
Kuvio Digital Archives (www.kuvio.helsinki.fi), an umbrella archives for various academic uses, has been developed since 1995 at the Department of Practical Theology. Its backbone is the Archives for the Church Architecture and the Arts, which comprises of over 3000 press quality scans of modern European church architecture.
Fields of Science
- 614 Theology
International and National Collaboration
Profiles
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Timo Åvist
- Practical Theology
- Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies
- Teaching and Learning Services - Planning Officer
Person: M4 Administrative staff, Doctoral Researcher, UH
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Johan Bastubacka
- Faculty of Theology - Title of Docent
- Practical Theology - University Lecturer
Person: U3 Research and teaching staff, UH
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Henrietta Grönlund
- Practical Theology - Professor
- Faculty of Theology - Title of Docent
- Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ)
- Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS)
- Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria)
Person: UH, Teaching and research personnel, U4 Research and teaching staff
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Pietari Hannikainen
- Practical Theology - University Lecturer
Person: U3 Research and teaching staff, Extern
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HSSH catalyst funding for the newly founded Africa Research Forum in Social Sciences and Humanities
Lüpke, F. K. E. M., Wayessa, G., Väyrynen, S., Posti-Ahokas, H., Vähäkangas, A., Oinas, E., Pietilä, T., Al-Sharmani, M. & Pohjonen, M.
21/01/2022 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research project
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Coronavirus: A New Test(ament) of Orthodox Christianity, led by Dr. Tornike Metreveli
22/02/2021 → 30/11/2022
Project: Research project
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KoMa: Korona yhteiskunnan marginaaleissa. Matalan kynnyksen yhteisöjen osahanke.
Grönlund, H., Hokkanen, J. M., Huotari, R. I. R. & Järvinen, J.
01/01/2021 → 31/08/2023
Project: Research project
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Lähiöiden yhteisöllinen resilienssi ja sen segregaatio
Grönlund, H., Mäenpää, P. & Turk, J. B.
01/10/2020 → 30/09/2022
Project: Research project
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Book review: Brian Brock: Wondrously Wounded; Theology, disability and the body of Christ.
Vähäkangas, A., 1 Mar 2022, (Submitted) In: International Review of Mission.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Scientific
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Communion during confinement
Hannikainen, P. & Hannikainen, M., 16 Mar 2022, European Academy of Religion and Society: Perspectives on 2021. Smalbrugge, M. (ed.). European Academy of Religion and Society, p. 50-51 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Does religion make you happy?
Hannikainen, P. & Hannikainen, M., 16 Mar 2022, European Academy of Religion and Society: Perspectives on 2021. Smalbrugge, M. (ed.). European Academy of Religion and Society, p. 134-135 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Hengellinen minuus sielunhoidon tutkimuksessa
Vähäkangas, A., 2022, In: Diakonian tutkimus. 1, p. 80 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific
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In search of copassion: Creating a novel concept to promote re-enchantment at work
Pessi, A. B., Seppanen, A. M., Spannari, J., Gronlund, H., Martela, F. & Paakkanen, M., Jan 2022, In: BRQ-Business research quarterly. 25, 1, p. 82-97 16 p., 23409444211058179.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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Työn lumo - Mihin myötäintoa tarvitaan?
Anne Birgitta Pessi (Speaker)
31 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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eologian ja uskonnontutkimuksen päivät -konferenssi, esitelmä Definition of the Concept of State church in Finland from the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 2000s
Jyrki Knuutila (Attendee)
20 May 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Sosiologipäivät 2022
Henrietta Grönlund (Attendee)
24 Mar 2022 → 25 Mar 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Itä-Suomen yliopisto, filosofinen tiedekunta, lausunto urapolun vakinaistamismenettelyn professuuriin kelpoisuudesta, Pekka Metso (Event)
Jyrki Knuutila (Board member)
28 Jan 2022 → 25 Mar 2022Activity: Membership types › Assessment of candidates for academic posts
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ISERT (International Society for Empirical Research in Theology) Conference
Henrietta Grönlund (Attendee)
19 Jun 2022 → 22 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Prizes
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Docent of the year / Vuoden dosentti
Grönlund, Henrietta (Recipient), 28 Mar 2017
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Press / Media
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YLE: Toisen ihmisen hätä tuntuu aivoissa samalta kuin oma kipu
17/05/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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”Synnyttänyt äiti ei ole saastainen vaan siunattu”. Synnyttäneen äidein kirkottamisella oli raamatullinen tausta, mutta kansan keskuudessa tapa saoi toisinaan muitakin merkityksiä.
28/01/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kun Lauttasaarta ja Munkkiniemen aluetta verrattiin, löytyi tämä yllättävä ero – "Siinä onnellisten saari -nimitys näyttäisi pitävän paikkansa..."
08/01/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Lahjat voivat olla taloustieteessä haaskausta, joten olisiko parempi antaa rahaa – Mutta tärkeää on myös se, mitä lahja kertoo antajan ja saajan suhteesta
27/12/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media