Pietistinen

Pietistinen is a Finnish adjective meaning "pietistic" or "relating to Pietism." It is derived from Pietismus, the Protestant revival movement within Lutheranism that began in the late 17th century in German-speaking areas and spread to Northern Europe. In Finnish religious discourse, pietistinen describes theological attitudes, devotional practices, and organizational forms that emphasize personal conversion, a devout daily life, Bible study, prayer, and moral earnestness, as opposed to formalism or ritualism.

Historically, pietism influenced church life in Finland through the Lutheran tradition, contributing to revival and lay movements during the 18th and 19th centuries. It intersected with the broader Finnish religious and social landscape, including later revival currents that stressed piety and ethical reform within Finnish society. The term is often encountered in discussions of church history, devotional literature, and theological study related to Pietism and its Finnish manifestations.

In contemporary usage, pietistinen may describe sermons, religious literature, or educational environments that pursue rigorous personal faith and ethical conduct. It can also appear in scholarly contexts to designate analysis of Pietism and related historical currents. Additionally, Pietistinen exists as a Finnish surname, and is used to identify individuals or families linguistically linked to the word.

See also: Pietism, Lutheranism, Herätysliikkeet, Finnish religious history.