Keynote speakers

We are honored to present our keynote speakers, distinguished scholars who will offer inspiring perspectives on the conference themes and on the future of Religious Education.
List of keynote speakers
  • Professor Linda Woodhead (King's College London, UK)
  • Professor David Thurfjell (Södertörn University, Sweden)
  • Docent Saila Poulter (University of Helsinki)
Linda Woodhead

Professor Linda Woodhead, King's College London, UK: "Renewal of Religious Education within a culture war context: Developments in England and wider implications"

David Thurfjell

Professor David Thurfjell, Södertörn University, Sweden: ”How studying religion in school can contribute to existential resilience”

Saila Poulter

Docent Saila Poulter, University of Helsinki: "Addressing Children's Shared Explorations of Death, Grief and Spirituality: Reflections for Religious Education"