About
Kaido Soom is a Lecturer in Practical Theology at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, School of Theology and Religious Studies. He holds a Doctor's Degree from the University of Tartu (2007) focusing on adult confirmation strategies in the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. His career spans over two decades with continuous academic and administrative roles within the University's theological departments.
Research interests center on contemporary religiosity, church dynamics, and practical theology with notable projects including studies on young people's religious attitudes (ETF9108) and the historical dynamics of Estonian religiosity (SF0182580s03). Publications span topics such as Estonian religious demographics, comparative theology with Finland, and liturgical practices.
He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects including medical education reforms and ecclesiastical administration during crises. Active in both national and international theological discourse, his work bridges academic research with practical church development strategies.
