Baptism in times of change: Exploring new patterns of baptismal theologies and practices in Nordic Lutheran churches

In the Nordic countries, most infants have traditionally been baptized in the Lutheran majority churches. For the last decades the percentage of infants baptized has showed a steady decline. In a joint research project, the five Nordic folk churches have studied reasons for this development and analyzed the churches’ responses. A forthcoming book is the result of this project and looks at empirical research, churches' responses, liturgy, and theology, focusing on themes such as Lutheran theology, ecumenical and interfaith issues, and ecology. The book is the result of a two years' research process and with its combination of empirical data (quantitative and qualitative), and practical and systematic theology it is a valuable contribution to theological discussion.