POLIN DAY 25.11.2026 How to teach religion

The autumn Polin Day will be held on 25th of November, 2026, from 10:00-16:00 with the theme How to teach religion.

Dinner at 17:00 at Restaurant Kuori at everyone’s own expense.

Program

10:00                 Welcome

10:15                 Prof. Arniika Kuusisto (University of Helsinki): Reflections on the debate surrounding the reform of religious education

11:00                 Isak Hannus: Islamic education in schools

11:30                 Laila Takolander: Jewish education in schools

12:00                 Lunch in Grädda

13:30                 Charlotta Buchert: Orthodox education in schools

14:00                 Ditte Nordqvist: Evangelical Lutheran education in schools

14.30                 Coffee

14:45-15.45    Panel discussion led by Prof. Pamela Slotte Russo      

15.45               Conclusion

The Polin Institute offers lunch but the dinner is at everyone’s own expense. The Polin dinner takes place at Restaurant Kuori, Hämeenkatu 8, at 17:00.

Both the lunch and the dinner are open to all, but pre-registration is required by 19 November via this link. Please indicate any dietary restrictions and which dish(es) you would like to order for the dinner when you register.

Warmly welcome!