MA K van der Ham
Projects
The Centre for Contextual Biblical Interpretation is a joint initiative of the Protestant Theological University and the School of Religion and Theology, VU Amsterdam. Based on the idea that contextuality serves as a catalyst for biblical interpretation, the Centre promotes and organizes various activities focused on reading and interpreting the Bible. An important annual event is the Bridging Gaps programme.
Read moreFrom the very beginning, the Church was involved in the Dutch colonial history of slavery – not only ideologically (is it morally permissible to trade and own enslaved people?), but also as an active participant, including in the role of slaveholder. This project explores the history, theology, and enduring impact of the complex and often painful relationship between the Church and slavery.
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