Religion, Lutheranism and the Nordic Model of Welfare
Workshop, Åbo Akademi University, Turku 6–7 October 2008
Dating back to the pioneering work of Max Weber researchers have found
renewed interest in the discussion of the religious elements in the welfare
state. In the Nordic countries, the influence of Lutheranism has been seen
as a much wider cultural and mental phenomenon than direct operations of
the church. Internationally, attention has been drawn towards integrating
religion in the existing welfare state typology and in establishing
patterns founded on religion.
The Nordic countries have attracted attention as they still are to a great
majority Lutheran and at the same time they represent a distinct welfare
model and gender order. Nordic researchers have discussed this aspect
either as a very general explanation, as part of a historical-institutional
explanation or as part of the social and normative foundation of the
welfare state.
The workshop “Religion, Lutheranism and the Nordic Model of Welfare” will
concentrate on religion as one of the historical layers of the Nordic
welfare states. The speakers include, among others, Dag Thorkildsen
(University of Oslo ), Paolo Borioni (Fondazione Istituto Gramsci), Aud V.
Tønnessen (University of Oslo) and Ingela Naumann (University of Edinburgh).
We call for proposals discussing various aspects related to religion and
welfare either from a long historical perspective or with a focus on
specific historical turning-points. Both theoretical discussions and
empirical analyses are encouraged. Paper proposals (max. 400 words) should
be submitted to Sarah Hankalahti ([log in to unmask]) by June 13,
2008. Authors of submitted abstracts will be notified not later than June
27, 2008.
The workshop is organized by the theme group Religion, Lutheranism and the
Nordic Welfare State Model that is part of the Nordic Centre of Excellence:
The Nordic Welfare State – Historical Foundations and Future Challenges
(NordWel).
NCoE-NordWel will provide accommodation and reimburses travel costs for all
participants with accepted papers. Travel grant can be applied for in
connection with abstract submission.
For more information, contact Sarah Hankalahti ([log in to unmask]),
Pirjo Markkola ([log in to unmask]) or see http://blogs.helsinki.fi/nord-
wel/
Pirjo Markkola, Åbo Akademi University
Bo Stråth, University of Helsinki
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