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Organisation profile
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
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Jaana Hallamaa
- Systematic Theology - Professor
- Teachers' Academy
- Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies - Supervisor for doctoral programme
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
- Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies - Supervisor for doctoral programme
Person: U3 Research and teaching staff
Research units
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COST European Cooperation in Science & Technology: CA22155 - Network for forest by-products charcoal, resin, tar, potash
Tikka, K. (Scientific coordinator)
03/10/2023 → 02/10/2027
Project: Research project
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CoCo: CoCo - Exploring the Contested Constructions of Sense of Safety in Religious Spaces
Grönlund, H. (Project manager), Pessi, A. B. (Project manager), Huotari, R. (Participant), Illman, R. G. (Participant), Issabayeva, M. (Participant), Jokiniemi, E. (Participant), Kauppila, H. M. (Participant), Murshed, M. E. R. (Participant), Palmén, R. (Participant), Paloniemi, M.-A. (Participant), Pauha, T. (Participant), Pauha, T. (Participant), Rask, A. M. (Participant), Seppänen, A. (Participant), Sinisalo, R. (Participant), Spännäri, J. (Participant), Spännäri, J. (Participant) & Tayyab, M. (Participant)
01/09/2023 → 31/08/2027
Project: Research Council of Finland: Academy Project
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Social Emotions in Medieval and Renaissance Intellectual History
Palmén, R. (Project manager)
01/09/2021 → 31/08/2026
Project: Research project
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ETAIROS: Ethical AI for the Governance of the Society
Hallamaa, J. (Project manager), Haikarainen, R. (Principal Investigator) & Kalliokoski, T. (Principal Investigator)
01/08/2019 → …
Project: Research project
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Interreligious Engagement in China - The second part of the project
Ruokanen, M. (Project manager), Zhuo, X. (Other), Zhang, Z. (Other), Wang, X. (Other), Yang, H. (Other), Ford, D. (Other), Oechs, P. (Other), Huang, P. (Participant), Adams, N. (Other), You, B. (Principal Investigator), Li, H. (Participant), Hirvonen, H. (Participant), Komulainen, J. (Participant), Illman, R. (Participant), Kuokkanen, A. (Participant), Zhao, F. (Participant), Zhang, J. (Participant), Yuan, C. (Participant), Haj Kerim, A. (Participant), Zhao, J. (Participant), Lin, M. (Participant), Wang, Y. (Participant), Zheng, X. (Other) & Gao, Z. (Participant)
01/03/2016 → …
Project: Research project
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Analytic Theology
Visala, A., 2025, (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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Andrew Davison, Astrobiology and Christian Doctrine
Vainio, O.-P., 2025, In: Journal of Religion.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review (scientific)
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Avaruudessa kukaan ei kuule huutoasi? Johdatus astroteologiaan
Vainio, O.-P., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Teologinen Aikakauskirja.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Between the Designer and God: On Bad Theological Moves in the Intelligent Design Debate
Kojonen, E., Mar 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of biblical and theological studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Can an Experience Be Genuinely Religious, If It Is Caused by a Mental or Brain Disorder?
Visala, A., 2025, (Accepted/In press) Neuroscience of Religion. Horvath, S. (ed.). SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Activities
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Tekoälyn teologista sosiaalietiikkaa
Kalliokoski, T. (Speaker)
7 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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University of Oxford
Vainio, O.-P. (Visiting researcher)
3 Mar 2025 → 17 Mar 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
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Introduction to the Theme – The Grammar of Simplicity
Vainio, O.-P. (Invited speaker)
16 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Nikea 325: Opillinen ja ekumeeninen perspektiivi
Vainio, O.-P. (Keynote speaker)
9 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Heräys Huippuseminaari. Ihminen ja tekoäly
Kalliokoski, T. (Attendee)
28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Prizes
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Good Textbook Honorary Mention by the University of Helsinki Student Library: Granted to Prosessia ja Rautalankaa: Gradun Te
Päivänsalo, V. (Recipient), 1998
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Helsingin yliopiston Tiedesäätiö 15 000 euroa. Väitöskirjatyöhön.
Paakkinen, I. (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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Mielipide: Tekoälyä ei tule ottaa käyttöön hätiköiden
Kalliokoski, T. & Salo-Pöntinen, H.
04/05/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Mitä tapahtuu, kun tekoäly yhdistetään nuorten mielenterveyteen?
01/05/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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