Monogram van de letters T en B met daarin het portret van Titus Brandsma
Monogram van de letters T en B met daarin het portret van Titus Brandsma

Titus Brandsma Institute

At the Titus Brandsma Institute, we explore the role of mysticism, the church and spirituality in our society, looking at the different ways in which people give meaning to their spiritual quest. The research of spiritual culture in the past and present.

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Simplicity in a Complex Society

Thursday 22 October 2026, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Lecture

Maria van Mierlo is a Cistercian layperson, certified coach, spiritual director and author. She makes centuries-old monastic wisdom practical and applicable to modern life.

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Symposium: Seeking God...

Thursday 29 October 2026, 10 am - 5 pm Conference / symposium

After a successful first edition in Nijmegen, the TBI — in collaboration with the Platform for Ignatian Spirituality and KU Leuven — is organising another symposium for spiritual directors.

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Embracing and Transforming Vulnerability in Communities with Heart

Thursday 19 November 2026, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Lecture

Christa Anbeek is a scholar of religion and philosopher of religion. She holds the endowed chair ‘Women and Care for the Future’ at Radboud University in Nijmegen. She is also the academic coordinator at the knowledge institute Movisie.

Twee handen geopend voor de borst

The Politics of Inner Life: How Spirituality Shapes Our Shared World

Thursday 28 January 2027, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Lecture

Inigo Bocken is a research fellow at both the Titus Brandsma Institute and the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies. His work focuses on contemporary forms of Christian spirituality inspired by the Modern Devotion.

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The Place of Spirituality in the Context of Technology Education

Thursday 18 March 2027, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Lecture

Jeroen van Lawick van Pabst graduated as a chemical engineer from Delft University of Technology and went on to pursue a career in the business sector. In 2017, he completed his training as a spiritual counsellor at the Titus Brandsma Institute.

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Learning Through Trial and Error: Lessons from Monastic Life in Practice

Thursday 20 May 2027, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Lecture

Nadia Kroon is a practical theologian and PhD candidate. After a long period of searching and spending time in several monasteries, she joined the Dominican Sisters and made her final vows in November 2025.

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Events

Simplicity in a Complex Society

Thursday 22 October 2026, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Lecture

Symposium: Seeking God...

Thursday 29 October 2026, 10 am - 5 pm Conference / symposium

31st Titus Brandsma Lecture with Jacobine Geel

Friday 30 October 2026, 3:15 pm - 5 pm Lecture

Embracing and Transforming Vulnerability in Communities with Heart

Thursday 19 November 2026, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Lecture

What can the Titus Brandsma Institute do for you?

Besides research, the Titus Brandsma Institute does much more.

In a time where spirituality and meaning are hot topics, the Titus Brandsma Institute believes it is important to organize educational activities on a regular basis to share our knowledge and insights.

Do, think, experience!

As a one-off or as a recurring series: we provide master classes, lectures, study days, a summer week to study mysticism together... and much more!

Keep an eye on our calendar for an up-to-date list of activities. Or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn (Dutch news).

Contactinformation

The Titus Brandsma Institute is located in the Erasmus building on the Nijmegen campus. Visits are by appointment only.

Contact

Contact us through our secretariat.

(024) 361 21 62

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