Want to study Theology abroad?
We offer a one-year, English-taught Master of Theology programme. Come enjoy the combination of a climate of academic excellence and the great atmosphere in our home in the heart of the lively university city of Groningen. With students from all over the world, our accredited programme offers you a truly international and intercultural experience.
Looking for an international exchange programme?
Do you want to study abroad as an exchange student at a master's level? And does your home university have an official arrangement with our university? If so, you can apply for a student exchange period at the Groningen location of the Protestant Theological University. You must apply before 1 April.
Part of your PhD or master's in the Netherlands?
Are you working on your thesis or doing a PhD, and looking to expand your horizons? Or are you studying and looking for a valuable way to connect with another culture in your free time? Our Bridging Gaps programme allows you to come to PThU / VU University in the Netherlands for three months of study and research.
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News16 May 2022David VanDrunen to start as research fellowDr. David VanDrunen will stay at the PThU from May 28 to June 25, 2022 as a senior Research Fellow. Dr. VanDrunen is...13 May 2022Janel Kragt-Bakker starts as senior research fellowDr. Janel Kragt-Bakker will stay as a senior Research Fellow at the PThU in Groningen from 9 May to 17 June 2022. Dr....28 April 2022Marnus Havenga is new research fellowDr. Marnus Havenga will stay at the PThU in Amsterdam from 9 May to 9 June 2022 as a junior research fellow. Dr....
Events1 Jun1 June 2022 19:00 - 20:30Online lecture: The ageless self and the selfless ageThe PThU and Radboud University are organising a virtual public Keynote Lecture entitled 'The Ageless Self and the...7 Jun7 June 2022 14:30 - 16:00Webinar: Refractions of Hermeneutics in African Theology: A South-North ConversationIn this conversation, ATW and CTCW’s Prof Benno van den Toren will dialogue with Langham Literature African...30 Aug30 August 2022Opening academic year 2022-2023The PThU will open the academic year 2022-2023 on Tuesday August 30, 2022 in the Nicolai church in Utrecht.
Facts & Figures
2007
founded
after a merger between three universities
400+
years of history
four centuries of theological education
300+
students
at our locations in Groningen and Amsterdam
4%
international students
from across the globe
About the PThU
The Protestant Theological University is a specialised university for the study of Christian theology, whose proud history stretches back over 150 years. Its renowned predecessors from Kampen, Leiden and Utrecht joined forces in 2007 to form the Protestant Theological University. Since 2012 the PThU has had its campuses in Groningen and Amsterdam. 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.
