Seppo Ilmari Suokunnas

Background

Suokunnas, Seppo Ilmari was born on August 2, 1945 in Alastaro, Finland. Son of Veikko Viljo Vihtori and Lyyli Helena Suokunnas.

Education

Master in Theology, Helsinki University, 1971. Licence in Theology, Helsinki University, 1977. Doctor in Theology, Helsinki University, 1983.

Career

Parish pastor Salo-Uskela Congregation, Salo, 1971. Teacher theological matters Evangelical Folks High School of Helsinki, 1971—1973, rector, 1973—1975, also board directors. Assistant practical theology University Helsinki, 1975—1977, 1980—1981, professor practical theology, 1984—1986, lector practical theology, 1986—1989.

Secretary Finnish Hymn Book Committee Lutheran Church Finland, 1977—1979, 1982—1984. Public director SLEY-Kirjat Oy, 1990—1991. Executive director Luth Evangelical Association Finland, 1991.

Part time assistant practical theology University Helsinki, 1971, 73. Part time secretary Finnish Hymn Book Committee, 1974—1977. Lecturer in hymnology in music High School Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, 1981—1984.

Part time secretary Liturgical Agenda Committee Church Finland, 1989. Docent practical theology Theological Faculty University Helsinki, since 1983.

Achievements

• Seppo Ilmari Suokunnas has been listed as a noteworthy theologian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active mission committee Evangelical Lutheran Church Finland, 2000—2004, board directors mission center, since 2002. Active, chairman renewal committee Siionin Kannel (Harp of Zion), 1993—1999.

Interests

• Classical music, photos, walking in nature.

Connections

Married Aino Anneli Kivisaari, June 14, 1969. Children: Minna, Sanna, Tiina.

Father:

Veikko Viljo Vihtori

Mother:

Lyyli Helena Suokunnas

Spouse:

Aino Anneli Kivisaari

child:

Tiina Suokunnas

child:

Minna Suokunnas

child:

Sanna Suokunnas