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Raimo Hakola is a Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the Faculty of Theology, University of Helsinki, specializing in the Gospel of John, Pharisaic portrayals in the New Testament, and ancient Galilee. He employs a social psychological social identity approach in his research and co-directs the Horvat Kur archaeological excavations in Israel since 2010.
- Fields of Research: New Testament Studies, Biblical Exegesis, Social Identity Theory, Archaeology of Galilee, Historical Jesus Research
- Collaborations: Kinneret Regional Project, CSTT (Centre of Excellence in Changes in Sacred Texts and Traditions), Lauri Jäntti Foundation
Hakola's recent publications focus on urban Christianity, divine identity in biblical texts, and Jewish-Christian dynamics in antiquity. His work bridges archaeological findings with textual analysis to explore religious identity formation during the Roman Empire.
Scientific Awards:
- Helsingin yliopiston opetusteknologiapalkinto (2003)
- Recognition of Excellence from Lauri Jäntti Foundation (2009)
- Verkko-opetuksen kehittämisen laatupalkinto (2005)
Hakola supervises doctoral students in Theology and Religious Studies, participates in public academic outreach, and contributes to interdisciplinary research projects integrating theology with archaeology and historical analysis.
