Dr Harri Huovinen
@haralambos.bsky.social
ThD | University Lecturer in Systematic Theology at the University of Eastern Finland | Chairman of the Finnish Patristic Society
The 2nd session of our project "The Book of Isaiah and its Jewish Exegetical Tradition: Luke-Acts as a Model for Isaiah’s Reception in Premodern Christianity," hosted at Philipps-Universität Marburg. I co-lead the project with Prof. Lukas Bormann. Next session: Finland, late spring 2026!
November 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The 2nd session of our project "The Book of Isaiah and its Jewish Exegetical Tradition: Luke-Acts as a Model for Isaiah’s Reception in Premodern Christianity," hosted at Philipps-Universität Marburg. I co-lead the project with Prof. Lukas Bormann. Next session: Finland, late spring 2026!
"Kristinusko ja kasvatus" -symposium Helsingin yliopistolla
14.11.2025. Puheenvuorossani tarkastelen Origeneen holistista pedagogiikkaa Gregorios Thaumaturgoksen (n. 213–270) aikalaiskuvauksessa. Aihe on muinainen, mutta varsin antoisa myös nykyajan näkökulmasta.
blogs.helsinki.fi/teologinenki...
14.11.2025. Puheenvuorossani tarkastelen Origeneen holistista pedagogiikkaa Gregorios Thaumaturgoksen (n. 213–270) aikalaiskuvauksessa. Aihe on muinainen, mutta varsin antoisa myös nykyajan näkökulmasta.
blogs.helsinki.fi/teologinenki...
November 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"Kristinusko ja kasvatus" -symposium Helsingin yliopistolla
14.11.2025. Puheenvuorossani tarkastelen Origeneen holistista pedagogiikkaa Gregorios Thaumaturgoksen (n. 213–270) aikalaiskuvauksessa. Aihe on muinainen, mutta varsin antoisa myös nykyajan näkökulmasta.
blogs.helsinki.fi/teologinenki...
14.11.2025. Puheenvuorossani tarkastelen Origeneen holistista pedagogiikkaa Gregorios Thaumaturgoksen (n. 213–270) aikalaiskuvauksessa. Aihe on muinainen, mutta varsin antoisa myös nykyajan näkökulmasta.
blogs.helsinki.fi/teologinenki...
I have the privilege of co-editing an issue on "Christianity, Ethics, and Science" for Review of Ecumenical Studies. See the Call for Papers below!
October 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I have the privilege of co-editing an issue on "Christianity, Ethics, and Science" for Review of Ecumenical Studies. See the Call for Papers below!
Back in the beautiful Hessen, and the Phillips-Universität Marburg. This time, I was asked to give a lecture on "Conversion in Late Antiquity and Today: Orthodox and Lutheran Perspectives." It's an honor!
June 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Back in the beautiful Hessen, and the Phillips-Universität Marburg. This time, I was asked to give a lecture on "Conversion in Late Antiquity and Today: Orthodox and Lutheran Perspectives." It's an honor!
Honored to present my forthcoming study "Eschatology and Its Liturgical Realization in John Chrysostom" at the International Society for Orthodox Church Music conference at the University of Eastern Finland.
June 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Honored to present my forthcoming study "Eschatology and Its Liturgical Realization in John Chrysostom" at the International Society for Orthodox Church Music conference at the University of Eastern Finland.
Presenting today in Niš, Serbia, at the "From Ras to Nicaea" conference. My talk—“Safeguarding Unity: The Implicit Ecclesiology of Nicaea and Its Patristic Foundations"—traces how Nicene theology echoes ecclesial unity in earlier authors like St Ignatius and Origen. Grateful to contribute!
May 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Presenting today in Niš, Serbia, at the "From Ras to Nicaea" conference. My talk—“Safeguarding Unity: The Implicit Ecclesiology of Nicaea and Its Patristic Foundations"—traces how Nicene theology echoes ecclesial unity in earlier authors like St Ignatius and Origen. Grateful to contribute!
I'm honored to receive the Good Teacher Award in the discipline of Western Theology. Warm thanks to my students and colleagues at the University of Eastern Finland who make teaching such a joy!
April 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I'm honored to receive the Good Teacher Award in the discipline of Western Theology. Warm thanks to my students and colleagues at the University of Eastern Finland who make teaching such a joy!
A huge event. I wish I could make it.
February 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
A huge event. I wish I could make it.
Näinä rauhattomina aikoina moni on kysellyt, miten kristittyjen tulisi ymmärtää Raamatussa esiintyviä sotaisia asenteita. Hehkuva hiillos -lehti julkaisi juuri tätä aihetta käsittelevän artikkelini "Miten kirkkoisät tulkitsivat psalmien vihollisvastaisia puheita?"
November 29, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Näinä rauhattomina aikoina moni on kysellyt, miten kristittyjen tulisi ymmärtää Raamatussa esiintyviä sotaisia asenteita. Hehkuva hiillos -lehti julkaisi juuri tätä aihetta käsittelevän artikkelini "Miten kirkkoisät tulkitsivat psalmien vihollisvastaisia puheita?"
Thrilled and honored to deliver a plenary speech on "The Way to Nicaea: An Ecclesiological Perspective" at the 22nd Academic Consultation of the Societas Oecumenica in Warsaw, Poland. Grateful for the opportunity to share insights and connect with such an inspiring community.
September 6, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Thrilled and honored to deliver a plenary speech on "The Way to Nicaea: An Ecclesiological Perspective" at the 22nd Academic Consultation of the Societas Oecumenica in Warsaw, Poland. Grateful for the opportunity to share insights and connect with such an inspiring community.
This happened today at the University of Eastern Finland. Kudos to my dear Elina for making it all possible.
June 7, 2024 at 3:34 PM
This happened today at the University of Eastern Finland. Kudos to my dear Elina for making it all possible.
Grateful to have my book reviewed by the esteemed Prof. Johan Leemans for Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses 99/4 (2023). Thank you Professor!
May 7, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Grateful to have my book reviewed by the esteemed Prof. Johan Leemans for Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses 99/4 (2023). Thank you Professor!
Curious about the concept of church membership and its significance? Delve into my 2022 doctoral dissertation, NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE online reading and downloading. www.academia.edu/91824041/Ima...
May 7, 2024 at 5:49 AM
Curious about the concept of church membership and its significance? Delve into my 2022 doctoral dissertation, NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE online reading and downloading. www.academia.edu/91824041/Ima...
PROOFS DAY, part 2: "Divine Breath and the Process of Creation: The Allusions to Gen 2:7 in the Catechetical Rhetoric of Cyril of Jerusalem," Vox Patrum 89/2024, forthcoming.
February 29, 2024 at 7:36 AM
PROOFS DAY, part 2: "Divine Breath and the Process of Creation: The Allusions to Gen 2:7 in the Catechetical Rhetoric of Cyril of Jerusalem," Vox Patrum 89/2024, forthcoming.
PROOFS DAY, part 1: "Animals as Models for a Virtuous Life in the Hexaemeron of Basil of Caesarea," in: Christians of the Patristic Period in Relation to Nature, eds. M. Szram & M. Wysocki. Studia Patristica 131. Leuven: Peeters Publishers, 2024, forthcoming.
February 29, 2024 at 7:35 AM
PROOFS DAY, part 1: "Animals as Models for a Virtuous Life in the Hexaemeron of Basil of Caesarea," in: Christians of the Patristic Period in Relation to Nature, eds. M. Szram & M. Wysocki. Studia Patristica 131. Leuven: Peeters Publishers, 2024, forthcoming.
I was interviewed by the Finnish Lutheran magazine "Sanansaattaja" about my research on Early Christian notions on Church Membership. Excited to share that the the two-page article is now out in the latest issue! Big thanks to Elina Takala for the interview and for the professionalism in writing!
December 9, 2023 at 11:20 AM
I was interviewed by the Finnish Lutheran magazine "Sanansaattaja" about my research on Early Christian notions on Church Membership. Excited to share that the the two-page article is now out in the latest issue! Big thanks to Elina Takala for the interview and for the professionalism in writing!
It was an honor to give a lecture on Mariology at the Philipps-Universität Marburg faculty of theology. Kudos to the great Prof. Drs Lukas Bormann and Karl Pinggéra for the intriguing discussions and for bringing so many students in. Thank you!
December 5, 2023 at 1:42 PM
It was an honor to give a lecture on Mariology at the Philipps-Universität Marburg faculty of theology. Kudos to the great Prof. Drs Lukas Bormann and Karl Pinggéra for the intriguing discussions and for bringing so many students in. Thank you!
Philipps-Universität Marburg. The halls that Bultmann walked. His renowned successor Prof. Lukas Bormann asked me to give a presentation on "Mariology: Comparing Orthodox and Lutheran Perspectives." It's a great privilege.
December 4, 2023 at 4:36 PM
Philipps-Universität Marburg. The halls that Bultmann walked. His renowned successor Prof. Lukas Bormann asked me to give a presentation on "Mariology: Comparing Orthodox and Lutheran Perspectives." It's a great privilege.
久しぶりに妻と一緒にかもめ食堂で夕食。本格的な日本の味で感動しました。
November 4, 2023 at 6:11 PM
久しぶりに妻と一緒にかもめ食堂で夕食。本格的な日本の味で感動しました。
Today, we continue our discussions on "War and Peace in the Bible" at the Valamo Monastery. I will give one lecture on the visions of peace in Isaiah, and another on spiritual warfare in Paul and John Chrysostom.
October 7, 2023 at 11:35 AM
Today, we continue our discussions on "War and Peace in the Bible" at the Valamo Monastery. I will give one lecture on the visions of peace in Isaiah, and another on spiritual warfare in Paul and John Chrysostom.
This weekend, I will be lecturing on "War and Peace in the Bible" at the Valamo Monastery, together with prof. Serafim Seppälä. My first talk today will focus on the psalmists' views on enemies. Briefly, finding Scriptural justification for military aggression is very difficult.
October 6, 2023 at 11:39 AM
This weekend, I will be lecturing on "War and Peace in the Bible" at the Valamo Monastery, together with prof. Serafim Seppälä. My first talk today will focus on the psalmists' views on enemies. Briefly, finding Scriptural justification for military aggression is very difficult.