Gaby C. Jacobs

Gaby C. Jacobs is a Professor specializing in Humanist Chaplaincy Studies and Spiritual Care within Utrecht University. Her work focuses on ethical care practices in healthcare, residential settings, and community contexts. She has led several interdisciplinary projects including 'Zin in het leven door nieuwe rituelen' (2024-2027), exploring death rituals and existential care through action research approaches.

Her research integrates moral philosophy with practical care challenges, addressing topics like patient autonomy, interfaith collaboration, and moral injury among veterans. Jacobs has published extensively on spiritual care methodologies, appearing in journals like Journal of Nursing Management and Journal of Religion and Health.

• Key Projects:
• Zin in het leven door nieuwe rituelen (Death Ritual Innovation)
• Vervolg actieonderzoek Landpark Assisië (Community Practice)
• Geestelijke verzorging voor veteranen met morele verwonding (Moral Injury Intervention)

Jacobs has collaborated with organizations like Landpark Assisië and initiated knowledge hubs to bridge academic research with clinical practice. Her work emphasizes participatory methods and community-based solutions to existential care challenges.