Protestant Theological University
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The Bible blog aims to inform a wide audience of the latest developments in Bible research. We focus on the big picture, but want to do justice to the facts. The views taken are those of the author, not necessarily those of the PThU.
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News
- 30 January 2026History of Black Christianity in the Netherlands proves to be centuries oldBlack Christians in the Netherlands are not a modern migrant phenomenon, but were already part of the church in the...
- 28 January 2026Farewell Prof Heleen Zorgdrager: From Paramaribo to PokrovskWhat is the state of gender and sexuality in interaction with structural violence and political, ideological, and...
- 20 January 2026White space and the hidden meaning of biblical texts Much like in poetry, the meaning of biblical texts depends on the form in which words are arranged. How a text was...
Events
- 17 Feb17 February 2026 15:00Promotion Pierre-Sovann ChaunyOn 17 February, Pierre-Sovann Chauny will be defending his dissertation Entre tradition et modernité. La controverse...
- 16 Mar16 until 18 March 202641st International Barth ConferenceIt has been over ninety years since Karl Barth introduced the term “theological existence” — a wholehearted, embodied...
- 5 Jul5 until 10 July 2026Summer School: Divine Leadership?! Politics, Spirituality and the BibleThe course focuses on the question “How do people in diverse communities use the Bible in relationship to establish,...
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About the PThU
The Protestant Theological University is a specialised university for the study of Christian theology, whose proud history stretches back over 400 years. Its renowned predecessors from Kampen, Leiden and Utrecht joined forces in 2007 to form the Protestant Theological University. From September 2024, our campus will be based in Utrecht. The PThU stands for solid and relevant theological education and research into developments in faith, church and world Christianity. We do our work out of a strong connection to the church and a fascination for how faith works in people's lives - and that includes the faith of our staff and students.
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You can study theology at PThU at a master's and postgraduate level. Education at PThU is challenging and versatile and at the same time has the advantages of a small scale and a personal approach. From September 2024 onwards, we will be offering our education from our new location at Janskerkhof in Utrecht.
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We are drawn to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and God's way with Israel and the nations. From there, we want to inspire and renew church, academy and society. We do so by exploring how scripture and tradition, as well as beliefs and practices, contribute to finding meaning, justice and salvation. Major projects include Church and Slavery, Soil and the Moral Compass Project.
View our projects- "I admired PThU's internal atmosphere of collegiality, devotion, and care. It was an exceptional experience to be part of an institution where people are always striving to lift each other up."Norbert Nagydid the master Theology
- "My decision to study here has been invaluable in my current work as a teacher at Waimaw Theological Seminary. During my studies I received the tools that helped me to reflect confidently on 'living' Biblical texts and to think critically about my community and the situation in my home country. It was an incomparable experience.”Bahm Zungdid the master Theology
- "With my PThU education I will be able to reach distant areas in Eastern Congo to form centers for reconciliation, which will serve as a beacon of peace in this conflict-prone Central African region."Paul Mutama Sebasazadid the master Theology
