The seminar brings together participants from all over Finland on issues of religious dialogue, religious freedom and minority participation in education and society. You will meet international experts, participate in reflective conversations in small groups and discuss what respectful, interreligious and intercultural dialogue can look like in schools. The focus is on minority perspectives, minority rights and human rights, based on the Faith for Rights Declaration 2017 in Beirut.
The program includes lectures by Professor of Law Ibrahim Salama and Rabbi Alexander Goldberg, a panel discussion, small group reflections, good food, recovery, relaxed togetherness, outdoor programs and the opportunity to create new contacts. The seminar is aimed at those who work with or are involved in religious education, minority issues, interreligious dialogue, education, youth work or religious freedom.
The main producers of the seminar are Ad Astra rf and the parents' association DIVa rf in collaboration with Suomen ortodoksisten opettajien liitto, Ecumenical Council of Finland, Islamteachers and other educators.
Time: 22–23 October 2026
Place: Hotel Rantapuisto, Helsinki
Theme: Minority participation, religious dialogue and religious freedom
Content: International experts, small group discussions, reflection and networking
Price: The participation fee of €30 includes, in addition to the seminar program, afternoon coffee, sauna, dinner, accommodation in a double room, breakfast and lunch. If you wish to stay in a single room, the participation fee is €60.
Come along to listen to new perspectives, discuss, rest and build contacts for the future.