Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
Please see my latest book Trinitarian Grace in Martin Luther's The Bondage of the Will:
*PhD in Systematic Theology (University of Helsinki), PhD in Divinity (University of Cambridge).
*Professor Emeritus of Dogmatics (Systematic Theology), University of Helsinki, since September 1993, retired in October 2018.
*Professor of Systematic Theology, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, China, since November 2018.
*Guest Professor, Renmin University of China (Beijing), since January, 2003.
*Advisory Professor, Fudan University (Shanghai), since January, 2004.
*Visiting Professor, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, since 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.
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Trinitarian Grace in Martin Luther's The Bondage of the Will
Ruokanen, M., 2021, Oxford: Oxford University Press. 222 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Scientific › peer-review
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Remarks on Tuomo Mannermaa’s Interpretation of Martin Luther’s Lectures on Galatians
Ruokanen, M., 1 Jun 2020, In: International journal of sino-Western studies. 3, No. 18, p. 39-63 25 p., 18.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Scriptural Reasoning -dialogimenetelmän käyttö: Esimerkkinä Kiina
Ruokanen, M., 2020, Näkökulmia ekumeeniseen missiologiaan. Auvinen, M-A. & Komulainen, J. (eds.). Tampere: Kirkon tutkimuskeskus, p. 271-286 16 p. (Kirkon tutkimuskeskuksen julkaisuja; no. 133).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Asian Christianities: History, Theology, Practice by Phan, Peter C.
Ruokanen, M., Oct 2019, In: Modern Theology. 35, 4, p. 814-815 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review (scientific) › Scientific
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Remarks on Tuomo Mannermaa's interpretation of Martin Luther's Lectures on Galatians
Ruokanen, M., Jun 2019, Apprehending love: theological and philosophical inquiries. Kärkkäinen, P. & Vainio, O-P. (eds.). Helsinki: Luther-Agricola-Society, p. 371-398 28 p. (Schriften der Luther-Agricola-Gesellschaft; no. 73).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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The Impact of Religious Values on Chinese Social Life - A research project of the Academy of Finland
Ruokanen, M., Zhuo, X., Zheng, X., Tang, W., Huilin, Y., Wang, Y., Wei, S., You, B., Zhang, Z., Yang, X., Ford, D., Ochs, P., Bevans, S. B., Dehn, U., Sakaranaho, T., Hämeen-Anttila, J., Moyaert, M., Vähäkangas, M., Fällman, F., Illman, R., Huang, P., Päivänsalo, V., Komulainen, J., He, G., Yongtao, C., Hirvonen, H., Jiang, M., Gao (高), Y., Li, L., Yin, Z., Kuokkanen, A., Gao, S. & Zhu, X.
01/09/2018 → 31/08/2023
Project: Research project
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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
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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
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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. P., 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
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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
Activities
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Public talk: Sermon in the Church of Rovaniemi
Miikka Ruokanen (Speaker: Presenter)
26 Aug 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
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Public talk at University of Helsinki: "Miten dogmatiikan tutkimus on kehittynyt Seppo A. Teinosen jälkeen" ("How has the research of dogmatics developed after Seppo A. Teinonen")
Miikka Ruokanen (Speaker)
19 Mar 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Munkkiniemen lukio
Miikka Ruokanen (Speaker: Presenter)
25 Apr 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
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Nanjing Union Theological Seminary
Miikka Ruokanen (Visiting lecturer)
7 Oct 2018 → 21 Dec 2018Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
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Member of doctoral thesis committee and custos of public defense: Raimo Kuismanen
Miikka Ruokanen (Member of thesis committee / follow-up group)
28 Apr 2018Activity: Examination types › Member of doctoral thesis committee / follow-up group
Press / Media
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Interview in Sanansaattaja: "Kirkko ei osaa tarttua Raamattuun" ("The Church Cannot Use the Scripture"), 29 Nov. 2017
29/11/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Radio Dei: Discussion with Prof. Esko Valtaoja: "Why Do People still Believe in God?", 29 Nov. 2017
29/11/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Interview of Prof. Esko Valtanen and Prof. Miikka Rokanen in Sana: "Miksi ihmiset yhä uskovat Jumalaan?" ("Why Many of Us Still Believe in God?"), 23 Nov. 2017
23/11/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Evening devotion on YLE Radio 1: "The Main Content of Martin Luther's Lectures on the Galatians", 8 June 2017
08/06/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media