Matthias Mangold

Dr. Matthias Mangold is a Senior Researcher in Historical Theology at the Institute of Post-Reformation Studies (IPRS) within the Evangelical Theological Faculty (ETF) Leuven, Belgium. His work focuses on early modern theological and philosophical currents in the Dutch Republic, particularly the intersection of Reformed orthodoxy, Cartesianism, and the reception of figures like Spinoza and Cocceius.

• PhD in Theology and Religious Studies (2021) from ETF Leuven
• MA in Theology and Religious Studies (2013) from ETF Leuven
• Staatsunabhängige Theologische Hochschule Basel (2010)

Matthias's research spans the Cartesio-Cocceian synthesis, covenant theology, and the intellectual dynamics of the Dutch Golden Age. He has contributed to translating the Synopsis Purioris Theologiae and analyzed its global theological impact post-1625. His award-winning thesis on Salomon van Til's covenant doctrine established his expertise in 17th-century Reformed debates.

His publications and presentations explore topics such as Van Til's engagement with Spinoza, Braun's Cartesian epistemology, and the compatibility of heliocentrism with Reformed hermeneutics. Key awards include the Prof. dr. S. van der Linde-Award for his MA thesis and fellowships at institutions like the Meeter Center for Calvin Studies and the Institut d’histoire de la Réformation.