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- JOB - Netherlands - Tilburg University via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 28 February 2026 Associate Professor in Contextual Theology
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Religious sciences » Theology
Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3) Type of Contract
Not Applicable Hours Per Week
32.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Your position
Your position is embedded within the Department of Texts in Contexts, a department where scholars from diverse disciplines work together to study sources from the Jewish-Christian tradition. Amongst other fields, our areas of focus include patristics, medieval theology, the history and reception of the Second Vatican Council, and (monastic) spirituality. Through interdisciplinary research we aim to deepen our understanding of the hermeneutic functioning and relevance of this tradition, and shed light on contemporary issues (such as economics, leadership, spirituality, interreligiosity, dialogue, and sustainability). This aligns with the objectives of the School's Strategic Policy Plan 'Religious Literacy for the 21st Century' and shares the vision of Tilburg University. The research program Texts in Contexts is driven by the conviction that traditional sources are meaningful and valuable for today's societal, academic and ecclesial contexts.
Profile
Throughout the Catholic tradition, scholars have reflected upon ever-changing contexts in a multitude of ways. In the more recent past, the Second Vatican Council has made dialogue with the modern world part and parcel of theological reflection. In order to heed the call of Gaudium et Spes to read the signs of the times, a job opening within the Department on Texts in Contexts is available, that will further strengthen and complement i...
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