The Challenges of Religious Literacy

Part of the SpringerBriefs in Religious Studies Book Series

Editors: Sakaranaho, Tuula; Aarrevaara, Timo; Konttori, Johanna

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-47576-5

ISBN: 978-3-030-47575-8

Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals

Jul 25, 2020

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Introduction: Setting the Stage

Sakaranaho, Tuula; Aarrevaara, Timo; Konttori, Johanna

Pages: 1 –8

[Religion has become a pressing matter in different fields of multicultural European society, which raises the question as to how best to govern religious diversity. What we argue in this book is that a successful governance of religious diversity necessitates the development of religious...
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“There Is Freedom of Religion in Finland, But…” The Helsinki Mosque Debate

Pauha, Teemu; Konttori, Johanna

Pages: 9 –24

[In this chapter, we examine statements of Finnish municipal election candidates regarding plans to build a “grand mosque” and cultural centre in central Helsinki. Despite proclaiming support for the universal freedom of religion, the candidates were hesitant to apply it to the mosque case....
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Laestadians in the Public Sphere: Reading the Biggest Christian Revival Movement in Finland

Nykänen, Tapio; Linjakumpu, Aini

Pages: 25 –38

[In this chapter, we argue that the political and economic activities of the members of the Conservative Laestadianism are often intertwined with the religion and the religious notions of the movement. Many seemingly secular stances and procedures have theological basis, while others rely and...
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Challenges of Religious Literacy in Education: Islam and the Governance of Religious Diversity in Multi-faith Schools

Rissanen, Inkeri; Ubani, Martin; Sakaranaho, Tuula

Pages: 39 –53

[This chapter seeks take part in an emerging research where religion is approached as a whole school endeavor. Previous research and policy recommendations typically focused on teaching about religion in school, but the accommodation of religious diversity in the wider school culture merits more...
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Governing Divorce Practices of Somali Finnish Muslims: Does Religious Literacy Matter?

Al-Sharmani, Mulki; Mustasaari, Sanna

Pages: 55 –66

[This chapter employs the concept of religious literacy to examine the divorce practices of Finnish Muslims of Somali background and the roles mosques play in issuing religious divorces. Drawing on field-based research, we argue that Finnish Somalis, in their divorce practices, make use of both...
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Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Extremism in Finland: The Role of Religious Literacy

Tiilikainen, Marja; Mankkinen, Tarja

Pages: 67 –78

[The chapter explores how authorities in Finland have dealt with religion, in particular Islam, on the policy level with respect to the prevention of violent radicalization and extremism. We understand religious literacy as a kind of sensitivity among the authorities to religion and religious...
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Conclusions: Religious Literacy Promotes Absorptive Capacity, Inclusion and Reflexivity in Society

Aarrevaara, Timo; Sakaranaho, Tuula; Konttori, Johanna

Pages: 79 –84

[In this book we have sought new perspectives for religious literacy by defining it as a governance function in society. This concluding chapter examines the frameworks for creating new knowledge and skills for actors in the civil service, in other service sectors and industry by considering the...

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