Schaeffer prof. dr., J.H.F. (Hans)

Function:
Professor of Practical Theology
E-mail:
jhfschaeffer@tukampen.nl
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Interests

Functions and Areas of Interest
Functions
Professor of Practical Theology

Other Functions
Member of the deputy M/V of the Reformed Churches (lib.)
Member of the redaction of Kontekstueel
Member of the redaction of De Reformatie

Areas of Interest
My research focuses on three themes:
1. Changing forms of the church (church and participatory society; shrinking churches; identity and change)
2. Practical ecclesiology and liturgy (empirical research regarding experiencing the practices in the church; connections between dogmatics, practical theology, and liturgy)
3. The pastor as minister (training to minister; demands from the field)

Research Programme
Centre for Church and Mission in the West (CCMW)

CV

2014-today

Practical Theology TU Kampen

2011- 2014

Research Fellow TU Kampen

2006

Promotion at TU Kampen

2003-2008

Minister of the Reformed Church (lib.) in Wageningen

2001

Studies at prof. dr. Colin Gunton at King’s College London (England)

1998-2003

PhD at TU Kampen

1997-1998

Studies at prof. dr. Oswald Bayer ( Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (Germany))

1989-1997

Study at TU Kampen