Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theology and Religious Studies, KU Leuven

The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at the KU Leuven, Belgium, is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who wish to apply during the 2023/24 academic year for a postdoctoral fellowship from the Flemish Research Council with the KU Leuven as Host Institution.

About the Fellowship

The FWO offers Junior and Senior Postdoctoral Fellowships of up to 3 years (€4844 – €7552/month + annual bench fee €4000-€10,000). Fellowships are awarded for fundamental research in all areas of Theology and Religious Studies. Residency in Belgium is required.

About the Faculty

Successful candidates will be based at the KU Leuven’s Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, which is currently ranked 5th in the world for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and is one of the oldest theological faculties in the world. The faculty has a strong international profile, with students from almost 80 different countries, and is open to all, regardless of faith or denomination. The faculty covers all the major areas of Theology and Religious studies (e.g., biblical studies, systematic theology, religious studies, Islamic studies, church history, ethics, pastoral theology) and encourages interdisciplinary research.

Application Procedure

Candidates who wish to be considered, should first check they are eligible to apply (no knowledge of Dutch is required). Eligible candidates should then send details of their previous qualifications (awarded and anticipated), including grades, a description of the proposed research (max. 100 words), and the name of their intended supervisor to Prof. Hector Patmore before the 20th of October 2023.


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About Andreas Lehnertz

As Juniorprofessor of medieval history with a specialization in Jewish history at the University of Trier, Andreas Lehnertz studies the social, cultural, and religious history of Europe. His academic pursuits focus on the nuanced dynamics of everyday Christian-Jewish relations, the study of marginal Hebrew and Yiddish deeds, the study of Jewish and general sealing practices, and the in-depth study of Jewish craftspeople. He wrote a book on "Jewish Seals in the Medieval German Empire: The Authentication and Self-Representation of Jewish Men and Women". His expertise has been further honed through his roles as a postdoctoral fellow in the ERC project "Beyond the Elite - Jewish Daily Life in Medieval Europe" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and as a member of the Martin Buber Society in the Humanities and Social Sciences, also at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Currently he writes a book about "Jewish Craftspeople in Medieval Germany". Through his research and publications, he aims to make a meaningful contribution to the academic discourse surrounding medieval history and to provide valuable insights into the rich tapestry of European history during this pivotal period.