IRiLiS Board Member Dr Samuel Goyvaerts Appointed Endowed Professor
21 October 2026
Goyvaerts was appointed Special Professor of Cistercian Spirituality, Liturgy and Theology as of 1 October.
Dr. Samuel Goyvaerts, a board member of IRiLiS representing the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, was appointed Special Professor of Cistercian Spirituality, Liturgy and Theology.
This new endowed chair, established jointly by Tilburg University and Koningshoeven Abbey, connects expertise in liturgical studies and theology with research into the Cistercian tradition, monastic wisdom, and contemporary societal issues.
The Board and Director of IRILIS warmly congratulate Sam and the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology (TST) on this appointment and on the establishment of this new chair.
