CURRICULUM VITAE

Education:

University degrees:

2013 Master of Philosophy, University of Eastern Finland. Thesis: “All the Decrees of Gods He Directed” - Religion in Ancient Matum (Cultural anthropology)
2002 Doctor of theology, University of Joensuu. Thesis: Ecumenism of the Laity - Continuity and Change in the Mission View of the World's Alliance of Young Men's Christian Associations, 1855-1955 (practical theology / sociology of religion).
2000 Licentiate of theology, University of Joensuu. Thesis: The Familiar Unknown - Introduction to Third Sector Theories (practical theology / sociology of religion)
1999 Master of social sciences, University of Joensuu. Thesis: "The subject matter of sociology, simply stated, is the human group" - Introduction to Collective Behavior Tradition (sociology)
1981 Master of theology, University of Helsinki. Thesis: Aabraham Paavalin teologiassa [Abraham in Paul’s Theology] (New Testament exegetics)

Other university studies:

2005 Basic studies in university pedagogy, University of Joensuu
2003-> Doctoral studies in sociology, University of Jyvaskyla
1993 Advanced studies in sociology of religion, University of Helsinki. Thesis: Ja nyt - tulevaisuus. NMKY-liike NMKY:n Maailmanliiton Pariisissa 1955 pidetyn 100-vuotiskokouksen valossa [And Now - Tomorrow. The YMCA Movement in the Light of the Paris Centennian Conference 1955].

Ecclesiastical education:

1992 Word and Witness course, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
1991 Vicarship course, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
1984 Pastoral course, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
1981 Work counselling, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
1981 Special course for student Pastors, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

YMCA education:

1986 World YMCA Leadership Institute for Young Professionals, World Alliance of YMCAs
1978,1988 Youth leader seminars of European YMCA

Professional experience:

Full-time occupations:

Supervisor in Savonlinna institute for Regional Development and Research 2005->
Researcher with scholarship in Department of Sociology in University of Jyvaskyla 2003-2005
Researcher with scholarship in Faculty of Theology in University of Joensuu 1998-2002
Vicar of Sayneinen Lutheran Parish 1991-2001 (on leave 1996-2001)
General secretary of Jyväskylä YMCA 1986-1991
Assistant pastor in Jyvaskyla Lutheran Parish 1985-1986
Youth pastor in Muurame Lutheran Parish 1982-1985
Compulsory military service 1981
General secretary of Jyvaskyla YMCA 1978-1980

Secondary occupations:

Chaplain in Pielisensuu Lutheran Parish Spring-Summer 2005
Chaplain in Ilomantsi Lutheran Parish, Summer 2003
Teacher of Practical theology in Open University of Joensuu University 2002-3
Teacher in Jyvaskyla Kindergarten Teacher Institute 1989
Teacher in Jyvaskyla Christian Institute 1979-1980
Secretary of Public Relationships of Finnish National Council of YMCA 1977-1979
Youth secretary in Helsinki YMCA 1975-1977

Positions of trust:

Finnish Lutheran Church:

Member of Student Work Board of Jyväskylä Lutheran Parish 1979-1980
Member of Kortepohja Area Committee of Jyvaskyla Lutheran Parish 1975-1976

YMCA:

Member of Leadership Training Committee of European YMCA 1991
Member of Theological Group of European YMCA 1990-1994
President of Jyvaskyla YMCA 1986
President of Muurame YMCA 1982-1985
Member of the Board of Jyvaskyla YMCA 1977-1978
Member of Planning Committee of World Alliance of YMCAs Evangelism and Christian Lifestyle- seminar 1990-1991
Member of YMCA-YWCA Nordic Youth Committee 1978

Other:

President of Muuratpartio scout-troop 1984-1985
President´of Jyvaskyla Student Christian Association 1979

Publications:

Scientific monographs:

Ecumenism of the Laity - Continuity and Change of the Mission View of the World's Alliance of Young Men's Christian Associations, 1855-1955. University of Joensuu Publications in Theology N:r 7. Joensuu 2002.

Refereed articles:

Poikatyön pioneeri - NMKY poikatyön mallien kehittäjänä [The Pioneer of Boys’ Work: The YMCA as a Developer of the Models of Boys’ Work]. Nuorisotutkimus [Youth research] 18, 2000, 3, 20-31.

Other scientific publications:

Women's Status in Antiquity. In Anna Liisa Westman (ed.): Women Leave - Men Remain. Issues of Gender, Welfare and Labour Markets in the Nordic Periphery. North Karelia Polytechnic Publications A: Research reports, 16. Joensuu. 2005.
"Minkä olette tehneet yhdelle näistä vähimmistä veljistäni..." - Modernin hyvinvointiajattelun mesopotamialaiset juuret.["As you did to one of the least of these my brethen..." - Mesopotamian roots of the modern welfare thinking]. Lähde 2, 2005, 1, 101-114.
Organisational Models for Youth Organisations - A Lesson from the YMCA History. In Vesa Puuronen, Jarna Soilevuo-Grönnerod and Jatta Herronen (Eds.): Youth - Similarities, differences, Inequalities. University of Joensuu. Reports of the Karelian Institute 1/2005. Joensuu. 2005.
Ideasta tutkimukseksi - Tutkimuksen suunnittelun opas [From an Idea to a Study - A Guide to Plan a Research]. Joensuu University. 2003.
Less Than A Confession But Much More Than Mere A Formula of Agreement - The YMCA's Paris Basis as a Symbol of Unity During Its First Century. In Elzbieta Halas (ed.) Symbols, Power and Politics. Peter Lang Verlag. Frankfurt a/M. 2003.
The Mission of the YMCA Work with Youth. In Ilze Trapenciere & al (eds.): IT Century: Youth and social Changes. Proceedings of the International Conference, May 3-5,2001, Riga, Latvia. LU Filozofijas un sociologijas instituts. Riga.
An Armed Daughter of the Church. In Lars Svedberg & Filip Wijkström (eds.): Social ekonomi & Civilt samhälle. Papers presenterade vid nordisk forskningskonferens. Stockholm den 20-22 oktober 1999. Ekonomiska Forskningsinstitutet vid Handelshögskolan i Stockholm, Forskningsavdelningen Sköndalsinstitutet vid Ersta & Sköndal högskola ock Föreningen Kooperativa Studier. Stockholm.
Kolmannen sektorin ymmärtämiseen [On the Third Sector], Futura 17, 1998, 2, 34-39

Special skills:

Languages:

Native: Finnish
good: English
fair: Swedish
basics: French, German, classical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Latin

Driving licence: A BE C

A = motor cycle
BE = cars and vans 3500 kg, articulated vehicle 4250 kg, 1+8 persons
C = lorry

Computing skills:

15 credits on information technology studies in University of Joensuu included in MSS degree)
Good knowledge of PC hardware and external equipments
Good knowledge of BIOS, DOS, Windows and basics of UNIX
Good knowledge of office programs like word processors, databases, internet tools, etc.
Fair knowledge of PC tool programs
Basic knowledge of editing homepages

Hobbies:

Computers, hiking, literature, photography, woodcraft, transforming water to wine

Updated 2013-12-28