Jan Jorrit Hasselaar

Jan Jorrit Hasselaar is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Religion and Theology within the Lived Religion and Society department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on interdisciplinary topics including climate change, theology, religion, and hope, often exploring their intersections with ethics, environmental stewardship, and social discourse.

He teaches Religion and Sustainable Development and leads the Connecting Climate Discourse and Religious Language project, emphasizing collaborative approaches between theology, economics, and urban studies. His work bridges religious perspectives with contemporary challenges like climate change and urbanization.

• Research Interests: Climate Change Theology, Environmental Ethics, Interfaith Collaboration, Sustainable Urban Development.
• Key Projects: Climate Discourse Integration, Future Cities Sustainability.
• Recent Activity: Consultancy on navigating uncertainty through religious frameworks (2024).