INEZ AND JULIUS POLIN – INSTITUTE FOR THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH is our full name, but we generally shorten this to The Polin Institute. We’re an independent research institute at Åbo Akademi University.
Our address is The Polin Institute, Theologicum, Biskopsgatan 16, FI-20500 Åbo, Finland. Come and say hello!
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14.03.2024 | Uncategorized
PENTECOSTALISM AND THE DIALECTICS OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE POSTCOLONY
An international conference organized by the Polin Institute of Åbo Akademi University Espoo, Finland, 27th-30th August 2024 Pentecostalism is one of the most dynamic and influential forms of Christianity in contemporary Africa. It has been variously described as a response to modernity, a postmodern phenomenon itself, a revitalization movement, a return to the fundamental theology embodying […]
17.12.2024 | Uncategorized
A Christmas greeting from the director of the Polin Institute
To begin with, I want to thank you all for the good work done together, and the beautiful sense of community we have experienced through this year 2024. When one plants a fruit tree a lot of work is required in the beginning even if the outcome is uncertain. You dig a hole, plant the […]
11.12.2024 | Uncategorized
STINTS FOR POLIN MONOGRAPHS, DEADLINE 14 FEBRUARY 2025
Need time to finalize a book manuscript? Research stint at the Polin Institute for theological research within Åbo Akademi University, Finland The Polin Institute is a growing international center of theological research in Finland. We announce two research stints of maximum six months between the beginning of September 2025 and the end of February 2026 […]
04.12.2024 | Uncategorized
CALL FOR PAPERS: REVIVAL MOVEMENTS IN WORLD CHRISTIANITY: KEY THEMES AND METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES
Revival Movements in World Christianity: Key Themes and Methodological Issues An international conference organised by the Polin Institute of Åbo Akademi University in collaboration with the Oxford Centre of Mission Studies, UK. Helsinki, Finland, 1-4 September 2025 The term revival has been loosely used to refer to various spiritual awakening movements in the history of […]
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Are you writing a doctoral thesis or are you a post-doc researcher in theology? The Polin Institute awards working scholarships to researchers and doctoral students. The research must take place in association with Åbo Akademi University. Find out more about how to apply for funding.
