Vacancy PhD student in Old Testament (1 fte; TUA) and PhD student in Systematic Theology (1 fte; TUU) Research project about ‘God’s vulnerability?’ Does God’s commitment to his creation, to […]
Raising new generations in a posttraditional society Education, Formation and the Church III Utrecht, October 31st and November 1st 2024 Introduction and invitation Education and formation can be seen as […]
The Chair of Systematic Theology focuses on the systematic consideration of the content of the Christian belief in God within the context of today. Since December 1, 2022 Hans Burger (1974) […]
Chair for Practical Theology Since January 1 2019, Hans Schaeffer(b. 1972) is Professor of the Chair for Practical Theology, with a special commitment to practical ecclesiology (church upbuilding) and liturgics. […]
Lindeboom Chair for Ethics of Health Care The Chair for Ethics of Care was established by the Professor G.A. Lindeboom Institute Foundation. The educational mission of this Chair involves thinking […]
Expertise Centre for Education & Identity Theological University Kampen|Utrecht develops projects and activities aimed at supporting the identity of Christian schools. The driving force behind this is the Chair for […]
Kooiman-Boendermaker Chair for Luther and the history of Lutheranism in the Netherlands On 31st October 2017, Sabine Hiebsch was appointed Professor of the Kooiman-Boendermaker Chair for Luther and the History […]
As of 1st January 2018, George Harinck is Professor of the Chair for the History of Neo-Calvinism. This Chair was introduced in order to strengthen the profile of our Theological […]
The Chair for Christian Philosophy was established by the Foundation for Christian Philosophy. The Chair contributes to research, education and valorisation. On the one hand, paying attention to the development […]
Henk de Jong Chair Dr Jaap Dekker is Professor of Bible Research and Christian Identity at the Henk de Jong Chair. This Chair was established in 2014 due to the […]
Grade Distribution Table For the most recent Grade Distribution Table, see the bottom of the page In accordance with the conditions of the Erasmus Charter and the ECTS User’s Guide, […]
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Corona Measures As a university, we believe that God takes care of us, even in the present uncertain and worrying circumstances. We pray for our students, employees and people around […]
Church and Mission in the West Master of Theology (60 EC) at Theological University Kampen, the Netherlands Introduction The West in general and Europe in particular are seen by many […]
Identity, Ethics, and Society A new master: “Identity, Ethics, and Society”: for those who find it challenging to bear responsibility as a Christian in our society. Specifically when confronted with […]
Master of Church History Are you… In the possession of a bachelor’s degree and would you like to conduct thorough historical research? A church minister with an interest in the […]
Master of New Testament Have you always wanted to gain more in-depth knowledge of the New Testament? Perhaps you are a minister or pastor wishing to expand your theological knowledge? […]
Master of Old Testament Would you like to specialise in the Old Testament? Do you work in the church or as a secondary school teacher, and would you like to […]
New Books in the Library An overview of recent additions to the libraries of TU Kampen, TU Apeldoorn and IBTS Centre Amsterdam can be found here.
Our Collection The library collection consists of about 150,000 volumes. These can be accessed through our catalogue. Our electronic material is searchable through the catalogue. There’s also a A-Z list available […]
Research Assessments Every six years the quality of the research conducted at the Theological University of Kampen and its relevance to society is assessed in accordance with the Standard Evaluation […]
PhD Programme The Theological University Kampen facilitates PhD students in their PhD trajectory. If a doctoral candidate successfully completes this doctoral research, he / she may use the title of […]
General Information Research at Theological University Kampen contributes to the development of Reformed theology in the context of Christian piety, acknowledging that academic work needs guidance from the light of […]
Research Groups Research at the Theological University of Kampen focuses on the content, meaning and eloquence of Reformed theology and its significance for church, science, politics and society today. From […]
HISTORY The Theological University developed from a Theological Seminary that was founded on 6 December 1854 in Kampen. In 1834, a group of believers was separated from the national Reformed […]
DIRECTIONS By car from Schiphol Airport (see below for public transport) 1. Follow Schiphol Exit. Drive onto the highway A4 direction Amsterdam, which becomes the A10 ring Amsterdam. 2. Follow […]
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Required documents regarding Residence Permit and Municipal registration, the so-called Basisregistratie Personen (BRP) Documents required for the Dutch Immigration Service (IND), Municipal registration and enrolment at TU Kampen: […]
We have compiled a complete guide on living and studying in Kampen. Please refer to the document below for the guide.
In the Netherlands, we often travel by train and bus. Public transport is a well-organized system in our country. The biggest company is called NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen). There are other […]
Learning Dutch There are some good Dutch language courses on the internet. To prepare yourself for living in the Netherlands, you could take a look at this website, which caters for […]
Schooling in the Netherlands If you come to live in the Netherlands with children, you must be aware of the Dutch school system and the rules about compulsory schooling. All children […]
LIVING IN THE NETHERLANDS/KAMPEN Next to your study, there are ample possibilities for enjoying social life, culture and nature. Kampen is a small, surveyable city with a rich, historical city […]
INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE HEALTH INSURANCE In the Netherlands a valid health insurance is compulsory. There are three different types of health insurances. It depends on your personal situation which […]
HOUSING When you come to Kampen as a student, possibly with your spouse and perhaps one or more children, it can take a while to find suitable living quarters. For […]
If you are planning to follow a course at our University and thus planning to stay in the Netherlands (Kampen), there are a few practical issues you have to take […]
BUDDY SYSTEM Straight after your arrival in Kampen, you will be offered support by a buddy. This is a student who will show you the ropes in all kinds of […]
On this page you can find info on what is needed if you would like to follow a course at the University of Kampen. You can find information on what […]
Advanced Theological Studies Fellowship (ATSF) 2024 The Advanced Theological Studies Fellowship (ATSF) is a research exchange programme of Theological University Utrecht, the Netherlands. In this fellowship, the university brings together a group […]
MIRT Learning Goals The goal of the MIRT is to train intercultural Reformed theologians from the worldwide Reformed family to serve this same family. Students come from diverse cultural and […]
Individual tracks and Minors If you wish to do a Minor in Kampen or desire to follow just a few courses, Kampen offers some possibilities. In general, our Bachelor programmes […]
Master of Theology General The Theological University of Kampen offers national and international students the unique opportunity of following a taught MA programme in one of several main areas of […]
MUNICIPAL REGISTRATION IN THE BASISREGISTRATIE PERSONEN (BRP) A residence permit is required for registration at the local municipality of your chosen town of residence (the so-called Basisregistratie Personen (BRP)) as […]
A Paid Job Alongside Your Course Depending on your country of origin you may work in the Netherlands. However, working part-time next to a study is very demanding. A paid […]
NL SCHOLARSHIP Note: We cannot consider you for a scholarship if you have not yet entered the process of application for one of our programmes. Before filling out any forms, […]
SCHOLARSHIPS The Theological University itself is not in the position to offer scholarships or stipends. However, after being formally accepted as a student, the Theological University can refer and recommend […]
FINANCES It is important that you have a clear overview of your financial situation. For this reason, we have compiled an overall budget for students (and their family) who wish […]
HOW TO APPLY FOR A MASTER’S PROGRAMME? If you consider applying for a Master’s programme in Kampen, please contact our International Officer dr. Jos Colijn (details below) to receive our […]
VISA AND OTHER DOCUMENTS Information about the requirements for visa application and other necessary documents is to be found here. YOU ARE FROM OUTSIDE EUROPE (EEA*) AND WISH TO APPLY […]
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The daily management of the Theological University is done by the Board of Directors. Drs. J.W. (Pim) Boven is Chairman, and prof. dr. George Harinck is Rector.
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ERASMUS PROGRAMMES The TU Kampen is a participant in the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme. This programme offers students who have been selected the opportunity to study abroad for a period […]
KAMPEN INTERNATIONAL Would you like to learn more about studying Reformed Theology at the Theological University in Kampen? Or would you like to apply for one of our Master’s degree […]
You can find all of our past editions of the TU Magazine below. We hope you enjoy reading them.
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Sign Up TU Magazine Every 6 months, we publish a new TU Magazine. In this magazine, you can read stories of professors, students and staff en learn what’s going on […]
Here you can find information about promotions, inaugural lectures and other academic ceremonies. Friday 6 December 2019 we celebrated our dies natalis. The pronounced Fata Academica and speech of acceptance […]
In the Center for Dutch Reformation Studies (CDRS), church historians work under the leadership of Prof. E.A. de Boer on the theme of Religious Life and Ecclesial Practice: Europe and […]
This project aims to promote academic research on all aspects of Reformation Musical History and Theology. No synthetic and theoretical study of the Reformation musical history and theology has so far been […]
The Theological University Kampen|Utrecht has a number of Chairs for the promotion of education and research in a particular field. The various chairs are listed below.
Looking for your personal schedule? Log in using the log-in in the top right-hand corner of Paralax with your personal TU registration details or with the username: student and password […]
Visiting and postal address Groenestraat 160 NL-8261 VL Kampen Netherlands Tel.: +31 85 3410202 E-mail: library@tukampen.nl Public transport: nearest railway station: Kampen (700 m) Parking – paying by meter: De […]
Honorary degrees are awarded for special merits for theology, church or society. Henk de Jong and Prof. Richard Mouw On the occasion of the lustrum (165 years) in December 2019, […]
Biblical Exegesis and Systematic Theology (BEST) The Research group BEST (Biblical Exegesis and Systematich Theology) is a shared research group of the Theological University of Apeldoorn and the Theological […]
The Neo-Calvinism Research Institute (NRI) is situated at the Theological University of Kampen. Prof. dr. George Harinck is the Programme leader. The focus of NRI is the tradition of neo-Calvinism […]
The Center for Church and Mission in the Wast (CCMW) is situated at the Theological University of Kampen. Prof. dr. Stefan Paas is the Programme leader. The focus of this […]
Kampen Theological University endorses the guidelines for scientific integrity, as laid down in the Dutch Code of Conduct for Scientific Practice. The Executive Board has established the Scientific Integrity Complaints […]
RULES AND PROTOCOLS Here you can find a number of official documents containing information about official rules and standards at the Theological University.
Call for Papers COMENIUS-SOMEF CONFERENCE CLUJ/KOLOZSVÁR, Romania MAY 14 – MAY 17, 2025 Theology in Context: Sources, Beliefs, and Practices Theology as an interdisciplinary field […]
Theology in Kampen: spiritual, involved and profound Our identity At the Theological University of Kampen we allow ourselves to be impressed by God. We are oriented towards knowledge of all […]
Supervisory Board The Supervisory Board is charged with the supervision of the proceedings and the wielding of powers by and in the name of the Board of Directors. The General […]
The Theological University has two confidential advisors, one internal, one external. The internal confidential advisor is Dr Myriam Klinker – de Klerck, who teaches Greek and New Testament at the […]
The Programme Committee is an advisory and representative advisory body for the Executive Board for all matters concerning education. The duties and functioning of the program committee are described in […]
The Admission Committee decides regarding all requests of registration at the university. Admission Committee Ms E. Blokland MSc (study adviser) E.M. Begeer – de Gelder (administrative secretary) Ms J.M.M. Sinnema […]
University Representative Council Task The University Representative Council is one of the two controlling forums within the Theological University. Where the Supervisory Board supervises from an external point of view, […]
The daily management of the Theological University is done by the Board of Directors. The chairman of the Board of Directors and Rector Magnificus is Prof. dr. R. (Roel) Kuiper […]
MIRT – Master of Intercultural Reformed Theology “For me, TU Kampen is one of the very few theological schools that still hold firmly the Scriptures as God’s Word, while striving […]
Examination Review Committee In the Examination Committee Regulations the independent and powerful assurance of the quality of education at the Theological University is paramount. The Examination Review Committee convenes every […]
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Welcome The Theological University in Kampen is the theological seminary of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (liberated). It functions as an academic, theological institution that operates from a Reformed […]
EDUCATION The Theological University in Kampen offers a variety of international programmes in English: A one-year Master of Theology (General) programme offering electives in many different areas of theology, including […]
TU Kampen Connecting Bible and Life Kampen Theological University is a well-known international center for the academic study of Reformed theology. The TU has a reputation for its deep and […]
You can request and collect books from the Theological University Apeldoorn and the IBTS Center (John Smyth Library) in the library of Kampen. There are costs for third parties. […]
Lending The primary focus of the Library of the Theological University is to facilitate and support its students and lecturers in their research and studies. Furthermore, other interested parties are […]
Library Fund For 65 years the Library Fund has donated money to the Library for the purchase of books, periodicals, and special expenses concerning the Library, such as automation. Foundation […]
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