Faculty Board Tilburg School of Catholic Theology
Faculty Board
The Faculty Board is responsible for the content and organization of research and education within the School and for the functioning of the School.
Faculty Board Members:
- Prof. K. (Karim) Schelkens, Dean
- Drs. E.W.A.M. (Esther) van Berkel, Managing Director
- Prof. Natascha Kienstra, Vice-Dean for Research
- Dr. S.H. (Samuel) Goyvaerts, Vice-Dean for Education
- Josje Schoonus, Student
- Dr. J.D. (Jack) de Mooij, Board Secretary
Heads of Department
The Heads of Department are appointed by the Dean and are responsible for organizing the education and research activities of the Departments. The TST Heads of Department are:
- Dr. S. (Stefan) Gärtner, Department of Religion and Practice
- Dr. A.A.M. (Arnold) Smeets, Department of Texts in Contexts
Faculty Council
The TST Faculty Council is the participation body within the School and contributes to transparency, consultation, and representation of the interests and views of students and staff in the decision-making process. The Faculty Council consists of students and staff and meets with the School's Faculty Board six times over the course of an academic year..
Staff:
- Dr. Niels den Toom Assistant Professor (chair)
- Dr. Anton ten Klooster, Assistant Professor
- Nico de Groot (advisor)
Student members:
Official secretary:
Research team
- Prof. Natascha Kienstra, Vice-Dean for Research
- Dr. William Arfman, Research Coordinator Religion and Practice
- Dr. Mult. Krijn Pansters, Research Coordinator Texts in Contexts
- Dr. Jack de Mooij, Research Policy Officer
Education Team
- Dr. S.H. (Samuel) Goyvaerts, Vice-Dean for Education
- Dr. W.R. (William) Arfman, Program Coordinator Academic Teacher Training in Religion and Philosophy.
- Dr. F.G. (Frank) Bosman, Program Coordinator Master’s in Christianity and Society
- Dr. D.J.L.A. (Dries) de Crom, Program Coordinator Bachelor’s in Theology
- Dr. A.I. (Anke) Liefbroer, Program Coordinator Master’s in Theology
- C.H.F.M. (Cecile) Knaapen, Student Affairs Officer
- M.C. (Mariëlle) Snijder MA, Student Advisor/Education Coordinator
- S.M. (Susanna) Wolfert-de Vries MA, Policy Officer
Education Committee
Examination Board
Assessment Committee
Chair:
- Dr. H.J.M.J. (Harm) Goris, Assistant Professor
Members:
- Dr. Mult. K. (Krijn) Pansters, Assistant Professor
- Dr. J.M.M.G.F. (Jan) Van Wiele, Assistant Professor