Pekka Metso
Professor
I am in charge of teaching and supervision in the practical theology.
School of Theology, Philosophical Faculty
[email protected] | +358 50 442 2966
I am in charge of teaching and supervision of theses in the practical theology (Orthodox programme) at the School of Theology. Practical theology combines various themes: liturgical theology, pastoral theology, homiletics, pedagogy of religion and canon law.
My research interests include religious education, marriage, sexual minorities, Orthodoxy in Finland (church relations, lived religion, and liturgical life) and diakonia.
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Baptism as an Ecclesiological and Ecumenical Demarcation: An Orthodox Reading from the Finnish Context
Metso, Pekka; Koponen, Ari. Teoksessa: Hegstad, Harald; Björnsdóttir, Steinunn Arnþrúður; Evertsson, Magnus; Jørgensen, Jonas Adelin; Komulainen, Jyri(toim.) , 2025. Baptism in Times of Change: Exploring New Patterns of Baptismal Theologies and Practices in Nordic Lutheran Churches. s. 338-357. Pickwick Publications A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Nikean kaanonit: kirkolliskokouksen 1700 vuotta vanhojen säädösten vaikutukset näkyvät edelleen Suomen kirkoissa
Metso, Pekka. 2025. Teologia.fi. 2025/2: . E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
Rehellinen puhe sodasta on tärkeää
Metso, Pekka; Hurskainen, Heta. 2025. Helsingin Sanomat. : B18 E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
Representing original African Christianity, the Coptic Church of Egypt exists under pressure from Islamic society
Metso, Pekka. 2025. Teologia.fi. 2025/1: . E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
Finland
Hietamäki, Minna; Metso, Pekka. Teoksessa: Ross, Kenneth; Mayer, Annemarie; Johnson, Todd(toim.) , 2024. Christianity in Western and Northern Europe. s. 184-196. Edinburgh university press A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Kaksi eri suuntiin vievää tutkimusta naisdiakoneista
Bergman, Andreas; Metso, Pekka. 2024. Ortodoksia. 64: 137-141 B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
Kasvattajien käsityksiä lasten arvokasvatuksesta ja vapaudesta
Metso, Pekka. 2024. Ortodoksia. 64: 73-80 B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
Kirkko muutoksessa: Suomen ortodoksisen kirkon barometri 2024
Metso, Pekka; Takala-Roszczenko, Maria; Ahonen, Talvikki. 2024. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland : reports and studies in education, humanities, and theology. . Itä-Suomen yliopisto D4 Published development or research report or study -
Ortodoksia Vol. 64
Sergei, Haminan piispa; Takala-Roszczenko, Maria; Ahonen, Talvikki; Huovinen, Harri; Metso, Pekka; Penttilä, Maija; Toivonen, Teemu; Tervahauta, Ulla. 2024. Ortodoksia. . Ortodoksisten pappien liitto C2 Edited book, conference proceedings or special issue of a journal -
Peliarvio: The Root –Lizard Cult (Riverfolk Expansion)
Ahonen, Talvikki; Metso, Pekka. 2024. Uskonnontutkija. 13: 1-5 B1 Non-refereed journal articles