Heleen Bressers © Maurice van den Bosch
20242024

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Research interests

I'm Heleen Robben, a researcher with a broad background in art history, medieval studies, literature studies and Theology. 
My current research combines the quantitative method of Historical Network Analysis with conventional qualitative methods such as archival research. In february of 2024, I will be a scholar in residence at the Lay Centre in Rome where I will spend my time conducting research in the Vatican Archives.

Career

2023-present Member of the Tilburg University Research infrastructure program Line 4

2023-present Member of the Tilburg PhD Platform (TiPP), Tilburg University

2023-present Member of the PhD Council, TST, Tilburg University

2018-2019 Student assistant, Department of Practical Theology, Tilburg School of Catholic Theology

2018-2019 Student member of the Education Committee, Tilburg School of Catholic Theology

2013-2014 Student member of the Education Committee, Art history faculty, University of Amsterdam

2013-2014 President, Kanvas Amsterdam student association for Art history, University of Amsterdam 

Education/Academic qualification

Theology and religious studies, Master’s Degree, Master Christianity & Society , Tilburg School of Catholic Theology

20182019

History, Bachelor’s Degree, Taal en cultuurstudies (Medieval history and English literature) , Utrecht University

20152018

Keywords

  • Church history
  • History
  • Theology
  • Medieval history
  • Vatican II
  • Ladies of Bethany