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  • Anke Liefbroer deserving finalist in the national Teacher of the Year election 2024 26th March 2024 Anke 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.
  • Book on crucifixion gives a voice to those who have suffered 11th March 2024 During 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.
  • Krijn Pansters appointed General Editor of Franciscan Studies 01st March 2024 Krijn Pansters has been appointed General Editor of Franciscan Studies. This peer-reviewed journal is published by the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University, NY, and is a leading journal in the field of Franciscan theology, spirituality and history.
  • Anke Liefbroer nominated for national Teacher of the Year election 2024 15th February 2024 Anke Liefbroer has been nominated for the national Teacher of the Year election in 2024. With her passion for research and spiritual care, she seeks to establish a connection between her teaching and its practical applications. Read more about why Tilburg University is nominating her.
  • Esther van Berkel appointed as Managing Director of the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology 15th December 2023 On March 1, 2024, Esther van Berkel will become the new Managing Director of the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology. She succeeds Ada van der Velden-Westervelt, who will start her well-deserved retirement on April 1, 2024.
  • Religion still plays major role on world stage, observes Karim Schelkens in podcast Univers 30th November 2023 Listen to the podcast on the website of Univers (in Dutch)
  • Keuzegids Universiteiten 2024: Two top-rated programs; four Bachelor’s programs rank #1 30th November 2023 Like last year, two of Tilburg University’s Bachelor’s programs have been awarded the Top Program quality label in the Keuzegids Universiteiten 2024. Students have also ranked four Tilburg University Bachelor’s programs as the best in their field. The annual Keuzegids Universiteiten ranks all academic Bachelor’s programs, with the ranking being largely based on student satisfaction measured through the National Student Survey (NSE).
  • New endowed chair Octavia van Breemen for cross-fertilization psychiatry and theology 23rd November 2023 Prof. Ernst Hirsch Ballin and Rector Magnificus Wim van de Donk of Tilburg University signed an agreement establishing the new endowed chair Octavia van Breemen on Nov. 20. This chair aims to promote education and research on the cross-fertilization between psychiatry and theology.

Events

  • 15 May '24 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
  • 16 May '24 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! Please note: this event is in Dutch.
  • 31 May '24 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.
  • 26 Jun '24 15:00 - 15:30 Annual conference of the International Society for the Study of Medieval Theology (IGTM) In 2024, it is 800 years ago that Francis of Assisi started to write his Canticle of the Creatures, which includes the famous lines on “Sister Death.”
  • 16 Nov '24 To be announced Master's Open day Are you interested in doing a Master's program? Do you want to specialize or are you looking for a Master that broadens your possibilities? Join us at the Master's Open day on November 16 to find out which (pre-)Master's program suits you best. Learn all about our (pre-)Master’s programs and tracks, and ask teachers, students, and education coordinators your questions.

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