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Paul van Geest is a Full Professor of Church History and History of Theology at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Catholic Theology. He also holds positions as Extraordinary Professor of Patristics and Augustinian Studies at VU University Amsterdam and Full Professor of Economy and Theology at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on Patristics, Augustine studies, and the intersection of religion and politics. Van Geest has authored over 800 publications and serves on numerous academic and governmental advisory boards, including the Dutch Ministry of Finance's Analytics Advisory Committee. He directs the Centre of Patristic Research and has advised the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
- Education: PhD from Catholic University Nijmegen (1991–1994), postdoctoral research at NWO.
- Key Roles: Former Vice-dean at Tilburg, chaired doctoral committees, and led initiatives like the Zero Poverty Lab.
His research interests span Patristics, Augustinian theology, and medieval spirituality. He has supervised 16 PhD students and edited major series like Brill’s Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Awards include the prestigious Theoloog des Vaderlands (2014) and membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Van Geest’s work bridges academia and public policy, addressing contemporary issues like poverty and ethical governance through theological frameworks. He contributes to media commentary on religious and political topics, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue.
