About the PThU

 The Protestant Theological University (PThU) is a specialised university for the theological
study of the Christian Faith, rooted in the protestant tradition.

 The PThU is the official academic training institute for the ministers of the Protestant Church
in the Netherlands (PCN) and offers a programme for continuing education.

 Teaching focuses on the Sources, Beliefs and Practices of the Christian Faith.

 2 research foci: Mediating Good Life and Moving Identities

 4 research clusters: Church and Slavery, Ground project, Moral Compass project, Church2040

 PThU is located in Amsterdam and Groningen.

 +/- 300 students, 70+ PhD students

Located in Amsterdam…
… and in Groningen
 Study programmes
 Joint Bachelor of Theology (PThU / VU) – Amsterdam (3 years)

 Bridging Gaps (PThU / VU) – Amsterdam (3 months)  English-taught

 Master of Theology (3 years) – Amsterdam

 Master of Theology (3 years) – Groningen
 Master of Theology and Pastoral Care (3 years) – Groningen

 International Master of Theology (1 year) – Groningen  English-taught

 PhD programme – Amsterdam and Groningen  English, German, or French

(and Spanish)
 Master of Theology
The international Master of Theology programme is:
an English-taught programme

a one year (60 ects) intensive programme, starting in September each

academic year

an international ecumenical programme with a contextual approach in all

theological sub-disciplines, offering multiple opportunities for intercultural
encounter and interaction with students from all over the world.

a truly international and intercultural experience for all students.

preparing students (also) for PhD studies

 The programme
 The Master of Theology consists of four different
specialised tracks:

 Ethics of Dignity
 Thinking God Interculturally
 Living Texts
 Missional Communities

 The intercultural focus of the programme returns in the

different courses and specialised tracks
 The programme

 Fully accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO)

 Because of its research focus and high academic level, the programme is
uniquely suited as a second master's degree preparing for a teaching
ministry and/or doctoral studies.
 The programme

Up to date information about the programme and its

profiles may be found on our website.
 Application
 Online application from 1 November 2022 to 1 April / 1 May 2023

 Admissions requirements:

 A bachelor’s degree in Theology or an equivalent diploma of a recognised academic

institution comparable to a Dutch research-focused bachelor’s programme or a master’s
degree (evaluation of general level of education and accreditation/recognition of study
programme).

 A good command of English, to be demonstrated by:

 a TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 79/80 (IBT)
 an IELTS score of 6,0

 OT or NT studies: a proven bachelor's level of Hebrew or Greek.

 For Hebrew this means a study load of at least 15 ECTS
 for Greek a study load of at least 20 ECTS (15 ECTS normal Greek studies and 5 ECTS
NT Greek).
 Costs of study
 Tuition fees: €2,209 (for European students) or €4,075 (for non-
European students)  payment before the start of the academic year
or in (10) installments

 Visa and residence permit application fee: €207 per year (if applicable)

 Costs of living
 Monthly costs of living: €400
 Monthly costs of accommodation: €500 - €600

 Other costs
 Travel to the Netherlands and back to your home country
 Travel in the Netherlands (Schiphol Airport - Groningen)
 A basic health and liability insurance: €600 per year (on average)
 Thesis correction costs: €500 per year (on average)
 Scholarships
 PThU Scholarship (partial scholarships (€3,000 – €10,000)
• Admission to the international Master of Theology programme of the PThU;
• Age: candidates should preferably be under 35 years of age;
• Academic excellence
• Motivation
• Gender balance

 Holland Scholarship (€5.000,-)

• Admission to the international Master of Theology programme of the PThU;
• Age: candidates should preferably be under 35 years of age;
• Academic excellence
• Motivation
• Gender balance

 Van der Veen-Schenkeveld scholarship for promising female African theologians (full scholarship)
• Admission to the international Master of Theology programme of the PThU;
• Be female;
• Be a native African;
• Preferably be under 35 years of age;
• Have an excellent study record and be committed to furthering the cause of African women.
PhD programme
PhD programme
 PhD programme
“PhD study”

Conducting original research and writing a dissertation.

Initial Graduate School: 7 weeks (October - November)  courses

4-5 years of independent research under the supervision of a full professor.

Sandwich model:
-3 months @ PThU
-9 months @ home
‘Casa Mundo’ (Groningen)
sharing life together
 The international convivium
 The international convivium accommodates 15 residents: 7 Dutch
and 8 foreign residents.

 The international students are selected by PThU, together with the

student chaplain of the Ruimzicht Foundation.

 The Dutch residents, senior students and young professionals alike,

are selected by the Ruimzich Foundation.
 ‘Casa Mundo’
A small intercultural world:

Each resident contributes his or her own tradition and customs

and you become acquainted with different views and (religious)

insights

that may be completely different from yours.

 More information

Email us:

For MA studies:

admissions@pthu.nl

For PhD studies:

graduateschool@pthu.nl

Website: www.pthu.nl/en