Christianity as “Resistance” in Authoritarian Regimes Reflexions and Case studies from a conference in Helsinki

Authors

Liisa Lahdelma, University of HelsinkiFollow
Katharina Kunter, University of HelsinkiFollow
Andrej Bukovac-Mimica, University of HelsinkiFollow
Miro Leporanta, University of HelsinkiFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Katharina Kunter: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5122-7938

Andrej Bukovac-Mimica: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2367-7933

Liisa Lahdelma: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2562-5333

Miro Leporanta: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4557-2296

Abstract

This article is based on presentations held in the Workshop “Christianity as ‘Resistance’ in Authoritarian Regimes” at the University of Helsinki on April 11–12, 2024. The workshop explored how Christianity could provide space for reflection and resistance in the context of authoritarian regimes. In this article Prof. Katharina Kunter provides a general historical and theological view of the issue entitled “Historical anchor points for Christian resistance” while the other contributors either present current doctoral or postdoctoral research or introduce broader issues.

Recommended Citation

Lahdelma, Liisa; Kunter, Katharina; Bukovac-Mimica, Andrej; and Leporanta, Miro (2025) "Christianity as “Resistance” in Authoritarian Regimes Reflexions and Case studies from a conference in Helsinki," Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe: Vol. 45 : Iss. 9 , Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55221/2693-2229.2688
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/ree/vol45/iss9/7