PThU Events
- Lecture Calvin Ullrich: Living in solidarity with natureWhat can philosophy and theology teach us about our relationship to nature, and how might they help us reshape that relationship in a time of ecological crisis? Calvin Ullrich will be giving a lecture on this topic on 12 June, entitled A ‘Theological Turn’ in Eco-Phenomenology? Passivity, Activity, and Traumatic Being.
- Workshop: Pantheism versus Personhood in Classical German PhilosophyIn a small-scale workshop we will discuss the issue of pantheism and personhood in the context of classical German philosophy.
- Symposium Lutheran Theology 'out of the box'What does theology sound like when it brings together law and gospel, mysticism and social critique, art and liturgy? This symposium, centred on the work of Andreas Wöhle, brings together theologians, artists, and PThU lecturers. In a playful yet profound exploration of faith and life, space opens up for new theological perspectives.
- Expert Symposium: Mysticism and imagination – how do they relate?In the Middle Ages, imagination was regarded as an essential power of the soul — a means of understanding God and a path to prayer. At the same time, it raises tension: how does personal imagination relate to truth and devotion? In this symposium we will explore these questions together with leading scholars from the Netherlands and abroad.
- Inaugural Lecture Louise Nelstrop: Mysticism and the BibleOn 30 September 2025, Prof. Dr. Louise Nelstrop will deliver her inaugural lecture, formally accepting the Chair of Church History at the Protestant Theological University. The title of the lecture is Mysticism and the Bible: On the Importance of Church History at the Protestant Theological University.
- Consultation: Dangerous Memories – Transformative Learning in Theological EducationFrom 3 to 5 November 2025, the Protestant Theological University (PThU) will once again welcome colleagues from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa. This annual consultation brings together scholars and lecturers who share theological perspectives and collaborate across disciplines on themes that engage church, academy, and society.
- Conference: Christianity and Slavery in the Dutch Caribbean Islands, Surinam, and the NetherlandsThe conference “Christianity and Slavery in the Dutch Caribbean Islands, Surinam, and the Netherlands” will explore the complex and multifaceted relationship between Christianity and the institution of slavery in the Dutch Caribbean, Surinam, and the Netherlands.
