Jurisdictional Boundaries in the Making: The Case of Parish Diaconal Work in Finland

Diaconal workers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland have traditionally worked on the borderline between parish work and public welfare services. However, the role of parish diaconal workers in social services and nursing services has diminished as the Finnish welfare state has expanded....

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Main Authors: Raija Pyykkö, Lea Henriksson, Sirpa Wrede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences 2011-11-01
Series:Professions and Professionalism
Online Access:https://journals.hioa.no/index.php/pp/article/view/148