SUOL Announces Educational Trip to the Balkans for 2025

The Finnish Association of Religious Education Teachers (SUOL) has announced an exciting
new educational trip to the Balkans for 2025, aimed at deepening the understanding of
religious diversity and cultural heritage in this historically rich region. This trip, set for spring
2025, will offer participants a unique opportunity to explore the intricate intersections of
religion, history, and culture in the Balkans, a region known for its complex religious and
ethnic diversity.
The SUOL trip will include visits to key religious landmarks, including mosques, churches,
and synagogues, as well as important cultural and historical sites. Participants will have the
chance to engage with local religious leaders, scholars, and community members, fostering
dialogue and learning about the rich religious traditions that have shaped the region’s identity.
The Balkans, with its history of coexistence and conflict among various religious groups,
provides an ideal context for religious education teachers to explore the ways in which
religion and culture interact in a dynamic, ever-evolving landscape. The trip will be an
invaluable resource for Finnish religious education teachers, helping them to bring fresh
perspectives and broader cultural awareness to their classrooms.

The trip is part of SUOL’s commitment to offering its members unique educational
experiences that not only enrich their teaching practices but also promote intercultural
understanding. Registration for the trip will open in early 2025, and those interested are
encouraged to visit the SUOL website for more details: https://suol.fi/matkat/balkan2025/.