Tilburg School of Catholic Theology
Worldwide, faith and religion are factors of great social importance, touching personal lives, ethical choices, and ecological and political developments that reach far beyond national borders.
As a knowledge center, the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology is simultaneously at the intersection of science, society, and church in the secularized context of the Netherlands and part of a global network of universities committed to research-driven education. Tilburg's School of Theology educates students who are not only "religiously literate" but carry their broad personal and academic schooling into many fields of work
News
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Remembrance ceremony for students at Tilburg University’s war memorial
03rd May 2024On the occasion of the Remembrance of the Dead on May 4, Karim Schelkens, Dean of the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, and Sander Herbergs, president of the Tilburg student association St. Olof, laid flowers at the war memorial commemorating the twenty-two Tilburg students who lost their lives during the Second World War. They died following bombings, because of their resistance activities, in concentration camps, or as a result of forced labor and illness. The memorial, consisting of a memorial wall with photos and candles, is located in Cobbenhagen Building.
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Royal Decoration for Ada van der Velden-Westervelt and Gerard van den Berg
26th April 2024On April 26, Ada van der Velden-Westervelt, former Dean of the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, received a royal decoration from the mayor of Ede. Gerard van den Berg, member of the Board of Governors of Tilburg University and professor of Health Econometrics at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the RUG and UMCG, was also honored on this day.
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Anke Liefbroer deserving finalist in the national Teacher of the Year election 2024
26th March 2024Anke Liefbroer (Tilburg School of Catholic Theology) was honored yesterday as one of the four finalists of the national Teacher of the Year election in Theater De Kom in Nieuwegein. Our congratulations to the winner, Peter Pelzer (Utrecht University), finalists Hanneke Velthuijsen (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences), Chris Attai (Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen), and of course our own Tilburg University colleague Anke Liefbroer.
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Book on crucifixion gives a voice to those who have suffered
11th March 2024During the Roman period probably 2 million people were crucified. And crucifixions still occur today. Theologian Ruben van Wingerden wanted to know everything about crucifixion in all its aspects. His book, "Roman Crucifixion", will be released this week.
Calendar
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16:30 - 18:00
PhD Defense drs. M.J. Sinninghe Damsté
Questions in Luke 1:5–2:52. Their Function in the Communication between the Text-Internal Author and the Text-Internal Reader
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10:00 - 12:00
Study Information Day Theology study programs
Come and find out what it is like to study Theology in Utrecht,
meet a teacher and student, follow a trial lecture and ask all your questions!
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13:00 - 14:00
Black Christianity and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Why did Black Americans embrace the religion of the very same people responsible for the enslavement of their ancestors? A lecture on Afro-Atlantic Catholics by Berkeley professor Jeroen Dewulf. (SG certificate*)
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10:00 - 11:30
PhD Defense Ben Ipenburg
Een knecht der knechten sy hy syne broederen'. Christelijk geloof en slavernij in het Nederlandse Atlantische koloniale rijk van de zeventiende en achttiende eeuw
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14:30 - 17:00
Theater performance for researchers: ‘Science Communication: Rewarded!’
Researchers are increasingly expected to engage with the public and seek collaboration beyond the academic realm. Do you also want to communicate about your research but lack time or inspiration? Are you curious about how science communication can become an integral part of your work as a researcher? Then come to the theater performance 'Science Communication: Rewarded!' on Friday, May 31st in the Blackbox on our campus.
The performance will be in English, free of charge, and lasts 60-90 minutes.
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Visit our Bachelor's or Master's site for more information or contact our education coordinator Mariëlle Snijder.
What does studying Theology entail?
Which subjects do you study and what can you do with a degree in Theology?
You can look at the website, but if you want personal answers to these questions, visit an Open Day or Study Information Day. Ask your questions, attend a trial lecture and get a taste of the faculty's atmosphere. This is possible in Tilburg and Utrecht.