Theological University of the Reformed Churches

About Theological University of the Reformed Churches

According to Wikipedia, Theological University of the Reformed Churches is an academic theological seminary in the Dutch city of Utrecht . It was founded on 6 December 1854 in Kampen. The university primarily caters to ministerial education. In order to be an ordained minister in the Reformed Churches a six-year training including a Bachelor of Theology and Master of Divinity are required. Next to these programs the seminary offers one-year master programmes in several disciplines. Most MA-programmes can be taken in English. Since 2015 the university also offers a full English programme: Master of Intercultural Reformed Theology, which attracts International and Dutch students. Especially the MA in 21st Century Mission under the supervision of Stefan Paas is a popular programme. Academic research is carried out by the faculty, several post-doctoral fellows, and PhD-students. The doctoral course offered by the university is typically a four-year program.