Gerdien Bertram-Troost

Prof. Gerdien Bertram-Troost is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding appointments in multiple institutes: the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (Department of Lived Religion and Society), Amsterdam Sustainability Institute, and LEARN! (Educational governance, identity and diversity). She specializes in educational governance, religious education, and identity development, with a focus on civic education and diversity in schooling. Her work addresses existential questions in education, pedagogical ethics, and human flourishing through teaching methods.

Her research explores topics like religious identity, worldview formation, and the integration of spiritual dimensions in education. She has contributed to projects such as 'Wonder-full education and human flourishing,' examining how schools can nurture morality and spirituality in children. She actively engages in public discourse through podcasts and media commentary on education reform and levensbeschouwing (existential orientation).

Bertram-Troost serves on the national board of Stichting Christelijke Filosofie and advises Steunfonds Christelijk Onderwijs. Though no specific awards are listed, her extensive publications (137+ outputs) and media engagements highlight her influence in education policy and religious studies.