Do you work in spiritual care or pastoral work? Explore our diverse range of courses that bring together academic research and expertise in religion, meaning, and society as we seek answers to the pressing questions of our time.
Think, for example, of the role of religion and meaning in climate change and sustainability, transformative leadership, or (existential) health and well-being.
Our postgraduate training programmes connect scientific insights with your professional practice and personal or worldview-driven motivations. This allows you to deepen your understanding while applying it directly to your daily work.
Whether you're looking to grow individually or seeking a course for your organization – we're happy to think along with you. Look at our offerings here:
Postgraduate courses and programmes (in Dutch)
Postgraduate programmes SRT
If you have completed the master's specialisation in Spiritual Care, you can choose from the following postgraduate programmes at the School of Religion and Theology of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam:
- Islamitische Postacademische Ambtsopleiding
- Postacademische Ambtsopleiding tot Boeddhistisch Geestelijk Verzorger (part-time, 2-year programme)
- Postacademische Ambtsopleiding tot Migrantenpastor en Kerkleider
- Postacademische Ambtsopleiding tot Hindoe Geestelijk Verzorger
- Postacademische Ambtsopleiding tot Remonstrants predikant / Geestelijk Verzorger