Miikka Ruokanen

Personal profile

Description of research and teaching

*Professor of Dogmatics (Systematic Theology), University of Helsinki, since 1 September, 1993.
*Guest Professor, Renmin University of China (Beijing), since 10 January, 2003.
*Advisory Professor, Fudan University (Shanghai), since 8 January, 2004.
*Visiting Professor, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, since 1 September, 2004.

My research and teaching focus on doctrinal systematic theology (dogmatics), Biblical hermeneutics and theology, theology of worship, contextual and global theology, Chinese theology, and interreligious dialogue.

Fields of Science

614 Theology

International and National Collaboration Publications and projects within past five years.

Publications 1978 2019

243 Article
47 Book
32 Chapter
7 Anthology or special issue
9 More

Asian Christianities: History, Theology, Practice by Phan, Peter C. [Book review]

Ruokanen, M., 16 Aug 2019, In : Modern Theology. 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review (scientific) › Scientific › peer-review

Sanan aika: Kirkkovuosi 2018-2019: Raamattua vuoden jokaiselle päivälle

Ruokanen, M. M., Luoma, T. & Kaskinen, A-M., 15 Sep 2018, Helsinki: Kirjapaja. 144 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Book › General public

The Impact of Christian Charity or Diaconia on the Development of the Welfare State: Eliminating Poverty in Finland

Ruokanen, M. M., 2018, Toward a Shared Sustainable Future: The Role of Religion, Values and Ethics. Xinping, Z., Zhonghui, Q., Wickeri, P. L. & Carino, T. (eds.). Hong Kong: The Amity Foundation, p. 137-144 8 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

Vallanhimo on saatanasta: Augustinuksen dynaaminen malli yhteiskunnasta tuo realismia näkemykseen politiikasta

Ruokanen, M. M., 22 Mar 2018, In : Kotimaa.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › General public

Aloitteen teologisissa perusteluissa on ongelma

Ruokanen, M. M., Forsberg, K. J. & Raunio, A. A. J., 9 Mar 2017, In : Kotimaa.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › General public

Projects 1998 2022

2 Active
4 Finished

The Impact of Religion on Chinese Social Life

Ruokanen, M. & Sakaranaho, T.

01/01/2019 → 31/12/2022

Project: Research project

Interreligious Engagement in China - The second part of the project

Ruokanen, M., Zhuo, X., Zhang, Z., Wang, X., Yang, H., Ford, D., Oechs, P., Huang, P., Adams, N., You, B., Li, H., Hirvonen, H., Komulainen, J., Illman, R., Kuokkanen, A., Zhao, F., Zhang, J., Yuan, C., Haj Kerim, A., Zhao, J., Lin, M., Wang, Y., Zheng, X. & Gao, Z.

01/03/2016 → …

Project: Research project

Interreligious Engagement in China - The first part of the project: Scriptural Reasoning in China

Ruokanen, M., You, B., Li, H. & Gao, Z.

01/12/2014 → 30/09/2015

Project: Research project

Interreligious Dialogue Promoting Cross-Cultural Communication (RELDIAL)

Ruokanen, M., Sakaranaho, T., Hämeen-Anttila, J., Vähäkangas, M., Rusama, J., Komulainen, J., Martikainen, T., Hasu, P., Groop, K., Huang, P., Visala, A., Jukko, R., Hirvonen, H., Chen, X., Hukari, A., Kuokkanen, A., Chen, Y., Kyllönen, K., Portaankorva, J., Pakkala, M., Kojonen, E., Huhtanen, T., Kuismanen, R., Haapiainen, T., Pöntinen, M., Antola, M., Helle, J., Kärkkäinen, V., Ruppell, G., Ahonen, R. & Vasko, T.

24/02/2011 → 31/12/2016

Project: Research Evaluation 2011

Christianity in the Asian Religious Context - A research project of the Academy of Finland

Ruokanen, M., Kvist, H., Soikkanen, T., Zhuo, X., Yang, H., Bamo, A., Jathanna, O. V., Wickeri, P. L., Aagaard, J., Jongeneel, J. A. B., Ruppell, G., Huang, P., Hirvonen, H., Komulainen, J., Antola, M. & Dahlbacka, I.

01/01/2001 → 31/12/2003

Project: Research project