Events

Upcoming events

Healing and Meditation in Contemporary Christianity and Spirituality, 10.2.2026, Turku/Åbo. 

The seminar focuses on alternative healing practices and meditation, and their relationship to Christianity, particularly in the Nordic countries. The seminar also serves as the kick-off event for the Meaningful Margins project. We invite researchers from various fields and especially students interested in writing a Master’s thesis related to the seminar’s theme to participate.

What: Seminar Healing and Meditation in Contemporary Christianity and Spirituality
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Where: Åbo Akademi, Room AURA G107

In addition to researchers from the Meaningful Margins project, speakers include:

• Katarina Plank (Karlstad University)
• Terhi Utriainen (University of Helsinki)
• Jaana Kouri (University of Turku)
• Kimmo Ketola (The Church Institute for Research and Advanced Training)

The event is free of charge, but for catering purposes, we kindly ask you to register by February 4, 2026: https://eve.utu.fi/event/39/