Prof. dr. Th. M. (Marius) van Leeuwen
Position:
- Professor
- Systematic and practical theology
- History of Arminianism
| Telephone number: | +31 (0)71 527 2591 |
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| E-Mail: | th.m.van.leeuwen@hum.leidenuniv.nl |
| Faculty / Department: | Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen, Leids Instituut Godsdienstwetenschappen |
| Office Address: |
Witte Singel-complex Matthias de Vrieshof 1 2311 BZ Leiden Room number 2.01a |
Fields of interest
Arminianism, systematic theology, hermeneutics, liturgy.
My inspiration
It is fascinating to learn why people choose to become a preacher: a diverse subject, but not an obvious choice in the world of today. Following an academic study of theology, they enter an ecclesiastical training, e.g. the Arminian church. The questions that intrigue me: how can we still sensibly discuss 'God'? What claim to the truth does the language of believe have? Can we interpret ancient, cannonical texts, such as those in the bible, in a historically accurate way, so that they still speak to us today? Hermeneutical questions. Hermeneutics is at the centre of the ecclesiastical training: how to translate from science to everyday life, from extant texts to actual meaning.