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- “Confessions are not fossilised history”What is the foundation of the Church? For Wim Moehn, the answer is clear: what we confess as believers determines who we are, how we present ourselves, and what we have to say in this world. That is why the so-called confessional texts play such a crucial role in the Church—not only those from the past, but also the ways in which we confess our faith today, in our current time and context. As a researcher, he has spent many years studying both classical and contemporary confessional writings. From May onwards, he will do so as Professor of the History of Reformed Protestantism at the Protestant Theological University (PThU).
- Two new professors to join PThUThe Protestant Theological University (PThU) has gained two new professors. The synod of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands yesterday ratified the PThU Executive Board's decision to grant Dr Aza Goudriaan a personal chair of Science & Piety and Dr Wim Moehn a personal chair of History of Reformed Protestantism. The appointed professors will start in their new roles on 1 May 2025.
- A glimpse of God through the textsShe compares studying and interpreting the Bible to detective work. The witnesses have long since passed away, and only fragments of texts and archaeological findings remain. Yet, we strive to take another step forward in understanding what is written. With this approach, Marjo Korpel will be continuing her work, now as Professor of Old Testament. 'It's fascinating to recognise glimpses of real people from long ago in these ancient texts. And to realise that, at times, they wrestled with ideas of faith just as we do now.'
- Not just a bowl of soupWhen Thijs Tromp speaks about the future of diaconate, he becomes energised. He is thrilled that in the coming years, he will continue his research on diaconal practices and theory as a professor at the PThU. Working together with diaconal organisations is essential for this academic chair, he emphasises. 'That connection is incredibly important.'
- PThU appoints two professorsThe Protestant Theological University (PThU) has appointed Dr Marjo Korpel as Professor of Old Testament Studies and Prof Dr Thijs Tromp as Professor of Diaconate Studies. The proposed appointments by the PThU’s Executive Board received formal approval from the General Synod of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands on Thursday, 7 November, thus finalising the appointments. Through these appointments, the Executive Board aims not only to deepen and strengthen teaching and research at the PThU, but also to connect with and inspire practical work within the church.
- Prof Klaas Spronk acting rector PThUThe Supervisory Board of the Protestant Theological University (PThU) has appointed Prof Klaas Spronk, currently professor of Old Testament at PThU, as acting rector of PThU from 1 May 2024. He will hold this position until a new rector is appointed. The General Synod of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands took up this appointment today.
- PThU appoints two new professorsThe Protestant Theological University has appointed two new professors: Dr habil. Mirella Klomp as professor of Practical Theology and Dr Lieve Teugels as professor of Judaica. The synod of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands reached a consensus decision on these appointments on Friday 19 April.
- PThU appoints Kinga Zeller as associate professor of Lutheran TheologyThe Executive Board of the Protestant Theological University (PThU) has appointed Dr Kinga Zeller as associate professor of Lutheran Theology. In doing so, PThU continues the tradition of theological research with a special focus on the uniqueness of Lutheran perspectives. The appointment takes effect from 1 March.
- Dr Erik Olsman appointed professor of Spiritual Care at PThUThe Executive Board of the Protestant Theological University (PThU) has appointed Dr Erik Olsman as professor of Spiritual Care. On Friday 17 November, the Synod of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands approved the decision for his appointment.
