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
- 15 September 2026In Memoriam: Prof. Dr. Hector PatmoreOn 14 September, we received the sad news that our former colleague Hector Patmore had died at the age of 45 in a...
- 1 September 2026Renovated Janskerk continues special tradition of church and universityYesterday, in a packed, renovated Janskerk, the Protestant Theological University celebrated the opening of its...
- 28 August 2026A Canadian on Dutch soil: research fellow Sarah K. JohnsonSoil matters. That was the experience of Canadian Dr Sarah Kathleen Johnson, who spent two months at the PThU in May...
Events
- 29 Sep29 September 2026 10:00 - 11:30DataverseNL workshop (online)As a researcher at PThU you have access to DataverseNL: a publicly accessible data repository platform for archiving...
- 28 Oct28 until 30 October 202641st International Barth Conference: “Theologische Existenz Heute” – TodayIt has been over ninety years since Karl Barth introduced the term “theological existence” — a wholehearted, embodied...
- 26 Nov26 November 2026 10:00 - 16:30Symposium: Ritual and Liturgy in Times of War and PeaceWar is raging in Europe and in other parts of the world. With increasing rhetoric about war and rising defence...
Facts & Figures
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.
Read moreAbout our research
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
