Projects per year
Organisation profile
Systematic theology deals with dogmatics, ecumenics, ethics and the philosophy of religion. Since the beginning of the 1980´s the research interests of the department have focused on the Reformation, on medieval philosophy and theology as well as on basic questions of modern theology. New research projects include ethical problems in human gene technology and contextual theology.
Research is conducted in active cooperation with Nordic, German and American scholars . Cooperation with Nordic scholars is especially intense in Reformation studies. Other significant contacts include the University of Utrecht, the University of Oxford and the Institut für Europäische Geschihcte in Mainz.
The department has engaged foreign scholarships holders in these research projects on medieval philosophy and theology. Organizing and participating in research and postgraduate seminars and conferences is a central activity at the department.
Fields of Science
- 614 Theology
International and National Collaboration
Profiles
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Jaana Hallamaa
- Systematic Theology - Professor
- Teachers' Academy
Person: U4 Research and teaching staff
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Vesa Hirvonen
- Faculty of Theology
- Faculty of Theology - Title of Docent
- Systematic Theology
Person: Extern
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Toivo Holopainen
- Faculty of Theology - Docent Contract, Title of Docent
- Systematic Theology
Person: Extern
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Pekka Kärkkäinen
- Faculty of Theology - Title of Docent
- Systematic Theology - Senior University Lecturer
- The Academic Outreach Network
Person: U3 Research and teaching staff, UH
Research units
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Rights and Needs in Medieval and Early Modern Politics
01/09/2022 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research project
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Social Emotions in Medieval and Renaissance Intellectual History
01/09/2021 → 31/08/2026
Project: Research project
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At the Frontiers of Humanity: Extreme Necessity in the History of Ethics, Law and Politics, 300–1600; Ihmisyyden rajalla: Äärimmäinen hätä etiikan, lain ja politiikan historiassa, 300–1600
Mäkinen, V., Palmén, R., Toiviainen Rø, S., Posti, M. & Haara, H.
01/09/2020 → 31/08/2024
Project: Research project
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At the Frontiers of Humanity: Extreme Necessity in the History of Ethics, Law and Politics, 300–1600
01/09/2020 → 31/08/2024
Project: Research project
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ETAIROS: Ethical AI for the Governance of the Society
Hallamaa, J., Haikarainen, R. & Kalliokoski, T.
01/08/2019 → …
Project: Research project
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Analytic Theology
Visala, A., 2024, (Accepted/In press) T&T Clark Encyclopaedia of Christian Theology. T & T ClarkResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia / dictionary › Scientific
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Agents as Difference Makers, or Why Many Human Actions Have Mental Causes
Visala, A., 2023, Conjunctive Explanations in Science and Religion. Finnegan, D. A., Glass, D. H., Leidenhag, M. & Livingstone, D. N. (eds.). Abingdon: Routledge, p. 41-64 24 p. (Routledge Science and Religion Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Älyteknologioiden kehittämisessä tarvitaan teologista ymmärrystä
Kalliokoski, T., 2023, In: Teologinen Aikakauskirja. 128, 2, p. 121-122 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific
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Asa Gray vs. Charles Darwin: Evaluating the Darwinian Case against Conjunctive Explanations
Kojonen, E., Feb 2023, Conjunctive Explanations in Science and Religion. Finnegan, D. A., Glass, D. H., Leidenhag, M. & Livingstone, D. N. (eds.). Abingdon: Routledge, p. 97-116 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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A Theological three-body problem: Why Lutherans are bound to struggle with free will?
Vainio, O-P., 21 Jul 2023, Theological Perspectives on Free Will: Compatibility, Christology, and Community. Vainio, O-P. & Visala, A. (eds.). London: Routledge, 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Activities
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Simo Knuuttila Colloguium
Timo Koistinen (Speaker)
16 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Helsinki Analytic Theology Workshop (HEAT)
Olli-Pekka Vainio (Chair of organizing committee)
15 Feb 2023 → 17 Feb 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Niin & näin : filosofinen aikakauslehti (Journal)
Olli-Pekka Vainio (Reviewer)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Helsinki Analytic Theology Workshop (HEAT)
Olli-Pekka Vainio (Speaker: Keynote)
15 Feb 2023 → 17 Feb 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Tekoäly eettisestä näkökulmasta
Taina Kalliokoski (Speaker)
15 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Prizes
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Good Textbook Honorary Mention by the University of Helsinki Student Library: Granted to Prosessia ja Rautalankaa: Gradun Te
Päivänsalo, Ville (Recipient), 1998
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Helsingin yliopiston Tiedesäätiö 15 000 euroa. Väitöskirjatyöhön.
Paakkinen, Ilse (Recipient), 7 Mar 2008
Prize: Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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Haastattelu Ristin Voitto-lehdessä: "Luomisoppi ei kaadu, jos evoluutioteoria hyväksytään". Ainutlaatuinen analyysi älykkään suunnittelun ideasta
31/10/2030
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Horisontti: Miten tekoäly muokkaa ihmisyyttä?
Taina Kalliokoski & Anna-Mari Rusanen
13/08/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Haastattelu kirjasta Pyhä, paha ruoka Yle radio, uutiset
18/05/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media