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Henrietta Grönlund is a Professor of Urban Theology at the University of Helsinki since 2019, affiliated with the Faculty of Theology and institutes like Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria). She holds a Doctor of Theology (2012) and Docent title in Church and Social Studies.
Research Focus: Her work examines religion’s role in urban contexts, addressing inequality, wellbeing, and prosocial behavior. Specific themes include religious spaces’ safety, community resilience, and welfare state margins during crises like the pandemic. Methodological innovations combine ethnography with community engagement.
Projects:
- CoCo Project (2023–2027): Exploring safety in religious spaces.
- Covid-19 Marginalized Communities (2021–2023): Welfare state vulnerabilities.
- Helsinki Neighborhood Resilience (2020–2022): Urban segregation analysis.
Awards:
- 2017 Docent of the Year
- 2018 Erasmus+ Success Story Award
- 2013 Rudney Memorial Award (Honorable Mention)
Teaching & Service: Pioneer in service-learning pedagogy, developed programs in UNA Europa and European Observatory of Service-Learning. Supervised doctoral research, including Hanna Nurmi’s ongoing thesis. Active in 30+ international committees and peer reviews.
Media & Outreach: Frequently consulted on urban religion, civil society, and philanthropy. Over 160 media engagements, including a 2024 opinion piece advocating for stronger urban religious voices.
