Old Religion, New Spirituality: Implications of Secularisation and Individualisation in Estonia

Riho Altnurme, Ph.D. (2000), University of Tartu, is Professor of Church History at that university. He has published articles and edited volumes on society, state and churches in the contemporary history of Estonia, including History of Estonian Ecumenism (University of Tartu, 2009).

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1 Introduction

  Riho Altnurme



2 The History of the Marginalisation of Christianity in Estonia (1857–2017)

  Lea Altnurme



3 The Lutheran Church in Estonian Society: The Impact of Secularisation and Religious Change

  Priit Rohtmets, Indrek Pekko, and Riho Altnurme



4 The Orthodox Church in Estonia: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives in the Context of the 2011 Population and Housing Census

  Toomas Schvak



5 Secular Society, Secular State: Egalitarian Legislation on Religion?

  Ringo Ringvee



6 The Influence of the European Union’s Liberal Secularist Policy on Religion upon Religious Authority in Estonia Since 2004

  Alar Kilp



7 The Religious Turn in Estonia: Modern Self-understanding in a Flood of Esotericism

  Lea Altnurme



8 The Spiritual Milieu in Estonia: Challenges and Opportunities for Studying Contemporary Forms of Religion

  Marko Uibu



9 Similarities and Differences between Estonia and the Other ‘Most Secular’ Countries

  Riho Altnurme



 Conclusion

  Riho Altnurme



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