KH Religious History in Finland 5 op
- Credits:
- 5 ECTS credits
- Location:
- Joensuu
- Continuous learning category:
- Theology and philosophy
- Teaching format:
- Distance teaching, Blended teaching
- Price:
- 100 € (VAT 0%)
The course outlines the religious landscape of Finland beyond Christianity. It discusses different non-Christian religions, new spiritualities as well as non-religion. The focus is on late-twentieth century and contemporary society.
The course examines the history of Christianity in Finland from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as the history of religious diversity and nonreligiousness.
Two optional ways to complete the course:
- Lectures 22 h + learning assignments OR
- Book exam
Evaluation: Learning assignments, exam 0–5
Literature for examination:
- M. Heikkilä & S. Heininen: A history of the Finnish church (Helsinki: SKS, 2016), 276 p.
- I. Huhta: A hundred years of religious freedom in Finland. Temenos 2/2022, 23 p. DOI: 10.33356/temenos.116001
- T. Laine (ed.): Luther, Reformation and the Book (Helsinki: STKS/SKHS, 2012), pp. 9–14, 81–89, 143–151
- K. Sinnemäki et al. (ed.): On the legacy of Lutheranism in Finland (Helsinki: SKS, 2019), 353 p.
Registration for Individual Courses
The fee for individual courses is €20 per ECTS credit. These prices are valid for the academic year 2025–2026.
Registration for courses starting in the autumn semester begins on 8 August 2025 at 9:00 AM. After this date, registration remains open until 16 June 2026.
The right to study is valid until 30 July 2026.
Lecture Implementation: More detailed information will be published in August 2026.
Schedule: Lectures are held during the autumn semester. Other methods of completion are available throughout the academic year.
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