Matthias Smalbrugge

Prof. Matthias Smalbrugge is a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Religious History and Heritage. His research focuses on Augustinian theology, Reformation studies, cultural wars, and the intersection of religion with modernity. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects like FOAT: The Future of Theology as an Academic Discipline, exploring theology's role in contemporary academia.

Smalbrugge teaches courses such as Bijbel en blasfemie and Radical Reformation, combining historical analysis with theological inquiry. His work frequently engages with visual culture, memory studies, and ethical debates around technology and environment. He has published over 150 articles, book reviews, and conference papers, often critiquing secularization narratives and exploring the persistence of religious thought in modern contexts.

He serves as a member of prestigious academic organizations like the École pratique des hautes études and the Association Internationale des Etudes Patristiques. His media engagements include interviews on bioethics, church-state relations, and theological responses to societal challenges.