Research Output per year
Research Output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
*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.
Publications
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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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Asian Christianities: History, Theology, Practice by Phan, Peter C. [Book review]
Ruokanen, M., Oct 2019, In : Modern Theology. 35, 4, p. 814-815 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review (scientific) › peer-review
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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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Scriptural Reasoning as a Method of Interreligious Dialogue in China
Li, H., Ruokanen, M. & Ford, D., Nov 2019, In : International Review of Mission. 108, 2, p. 415-429 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Scriptural Reasoning as a Method of Interreligious Dialogue in China
Ruokanen, M. & Li, H., Aug 2019, In : Interkulturelle Theologie. 45, 2-3, p. 288-302 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Other articles › Scientific › peer-review
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Projects
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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., 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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Member of doctoral thesis committee and custos of public defense: Jukka Helle
Miikka Ruokanen (Member of thesis committee / follow-up group)
23 May 2018Activity: Examination types › Member of doctoral thesis committee / follow-up group
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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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Nanjing Union Theological Seminary
Miikka Ruokanen (Visiting lecturer)
3 May 2018 → 10 May 2018Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
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Supervisor of doctoral thesis: Chen Qirui
Miikka Ruokanen (Supervisor)
Mar 2018 → …Activity: Examination types › Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
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Forum of Frontier Development in China
Miikka Ruokanen (Speaker: Presenter)
12 Oct 2018 → 14 Oct 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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