Protestant Theological University

The Protestant Theological University (PThU) is a specialised Dutch university for the academic study of Christian theology from a Protestant perspective. Connected to the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, PThU explores the contribution of Scripture, Christian traditions and faith practices to finding meaning, justice and salvation. Its history stretches back over 400 years, with predecessors from Kampen, Leiden and Utrecht merging in 2007. Since September 2024, the university is located at Janskerkhof in Utrecht. PThU offers master's and postgraduate (PhD) programmes in theology, with approximately 240 students from across the globe (4% international). English-taught Master of Theology tracks include Living Texts, Ethics of Dignity, Missional Communities, and Thinking God Interculturally. Research focuses on Scripture and tradition, beliefs and practices, and major projects include Church and Slavery, Soil and the Moral Compass Project.