Theology Tilburg University

Overview

The  Theology program at Tilburg University  covers various fields from biblical sciences to spirituality, and you become competent in reflecting from various disciplines such as history, philosophy, literature and social sciences. This variety of perspectives helps you to approach a topic from different angles, to reason logically and to write creatively. You learn to understand existential issues and questions about the meaning of life, the forming of identity, traditions and values both in the past and present.

• In the first year of Theology, you will get an overview of the major fields of study within theology, their similarities and differences. You will also receive an introduction into the languages of Greek and Hebrew.
• In the second year, you will delve deeper into the various theological disciplines. In addition, you will be introduced to Latin as a third language. You will also continue to work on your academic skills in the second year.

• The third year is devoted to broadening the courses you take. In the first semester you have a mobility window which you can fill in according to your personal interests. You can choose from the elective courses of the theology program, but also from courses from other programs or even courses abroad. Our School of Catholic Theology has good contacts with institutions abroad. In addition, you will conclude the bachelor's degree with a bachelor's thesis, on a topic that appeals to you personally. To write the bachelor's thesis, you will use the writing, thinking and research skills you have acquired during the course of the program.

Study Theology in Tilburg

• Theology deals with very fundamental questions: how does faith give meaning to people’s lives? How are universal values such as tolerance and justice determined? That is why theology offers you a great opportunity for developing and enriching your character and personality. You will learn to cope with dilemma’s, and you will be challenged to determine for yourself what really matters in life.
• The bachelor's program of Theology receives high overall ratings from its students
• Become part of a close, friendly and strong community. You share your classroom with people from different countries, denominations, age and life-experience.
• The school has a personal atmosphere where students and professors help each other and where there’s always room for (extra) counseling and conversation.
• The only Catholic theology bachelor in the Netherlands. The Tilburg School of Catholic Theology has been granted permission by the Holy See to deliver canonical degrees, which is important if you have the ambition to work in the Catholic church.