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Prof. MGK van Veen is a Full Professor of Religious History and Heritage at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He specializes in 16th-century religious history, focusing on the Reformation, Protestantism, and religious exiles. His research explores topics such as religious tolerance, Reformed polemics, and the socio-cultural impact of religious conflicts in early modern Europe.
- Affiliations: Protestantse Kerk Nederland (since 2011), Christine Fonds (since 2021), Fonds Oosterbaan (since 2023)
- Recent Grants/Awards: Göttingen Lichtenberg Kolleg Fellowship (2015), NWO Vrije Competitie Grant (2014), Doopsgezind Erfgoedcentrum Grant (2024)
His research trends emphasize the interplay between religious identity and political power in early modern Europe. Recent publications analyze the Dutch Reformed community's role in the Holy Roman Empire (2024), Coornherts' polemics against Reformed clergy (2022), and Castellio's advocacy for religious tolerance (2021). He actively participates in academic activities, including keynote lectures at international conferences and editorial roles for journals like Journal of Early Modern Christianity.
- Teaching: Courses on Dutch immigrant history, Anabaptist/Mennonite history, and the history of Christianity.
- Supervised Theses: 5 PhD theses, focusing on radical Reformation movements and religious diasporas.
