Mythos ry

National Network
Finland
Address

Humanistinen tiedekunta Uskontotiede PL 59
Humanistinen tiedekunta Uskontotiede Unioninkatu 38E
Helsingin yliopisto
Finland

Telephone
0456389289
E-Mail
mythos-hallitus@helsinki.fi
E-Mail (2)
emma.m.komulainen@helsinki.fi
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1972
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Others
  3. Religion
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Mythos ry. (registered association) is a student organisation for people interested and associated with Study of Religions. Majority of our members are students. Our organization comprises of 5-15 members of board, that are elected once a year in a general meeting, and of varying committees assigned for specific projects. We employ no staff and are working with a minimum budget that depends on the activities of the year. Our funding source is grant-based and our main funder is HYY ry, who supplies us with an annual budget of about 600€. Besides that HYY and University of Helsinki provide us with small grants based on specific projects. We cooperate with student organisations concentrated on Cultural Studies such as Kulo ry, Nefa ry and other Study of Religions organizations [mainly SUS ry, TYT ry, Nirvana ry and Gnosis ry] on regular basis. Mythos holds seminars, publishes a magazine, holds a yearly course and has cultural programs. We also make annual trips with members in order to create international networks.
Mission and Objectives

The main objective of Mythos is to assemble people interested in Study of Religions in activities that relate to the field and enhance our understanding and future professional abilities. It is also within our main priorities to promote the good quality of Study of Religions and to give people possibilities to network beyond discipline and land barriers.  As a student organization we also find it important to maintain and promote the health and wellbeing of our members.

Main Projects / Activities

Our main projects include seminars on matters of interest in Study of Religions that we hold four times a year, magazine concentrated on Study of Religions and associated subjects (Mynthos), an annual course handling religious diversity, cultural excursions, recreative evenings and networking through different means (for example joint meals, travelling and joint activities). We also have many activities that change on yearly basis, for example last year we cooperated with Helinä Rautavaara museum and held a seminar and guidings with them.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We would be interested in joint working, for example in joint seminars especially dealing with religions and intercultural relations. We also have willing and able volunteers to help with your  projects. If of interest we could also organise training for members of ALF network on religions.
Right now we are planning a journey to Bosnia-Herzegovina in autumn 2015 and would be very interested in working with the local Anna Lindh network and its members. Our theme for the journey is religious coexistence and cooperation as well as the religious landscape of Balkan area. We would be happy to create bonds and networks between Anna Lindh network in Bosnia and our Finnish network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We see ALF as a wonderful opportunity for networking and learning through each other. We are also interested in the training ALF Networks may organise. The members of Mythos are very keen on intercultural relations and understanding of human culture(s). As a small student organisation we also find it very important to reach out to others and be more society than university centered. We find that the Finnish ALF Network has accomplished a lot;  for example the reports the Finnish ALF Network has produced are of interest to us and we would like to be a part of something that educates our society.

Contact (1) Full Name
Emma Komulainen
Job Title
Chairperson
Head of the organisation
Emma Komulainen