Personal profile
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
Current courses
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Education/Academic qualification
Theology and religious studies, Master’s Degree, Master Christianity & Society , Tilburg School of Catholic Theology
2018 → 2019
History, Bachelor’s Degree, Taal en cultuurstudies (Medieval history and English literature) , Utrecht University
2015 → 2018
Keywords
- Church history
- History
- Theology
- Medieval history
- Vatican II
- Ladies of Bethany
Research output
- 2 Chapter
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Hij heeft het vlees aangenomen door de heilige Geest uit de Maagd Maria
Translated title of the contribution :and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Popular
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Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange (1877-1964)
Bressers, H., Nov 2025, Nicea voor nu: Hoe een oude belijdenis ons vandaag kan helpen. Smeets, A. J. H. & Westers, M. (eds.). KokBoekencentrum, p. 150-152Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Popular
Activities
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Proto-Ecumenism through Public Lectures: The Ladies of Bethany’s Early Interconfessional Initiatives (1947–1952)
Bressers, H. (Speaker)
22 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation › Scientific
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Porticus Conference on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Bressers, H. (Participant)
8 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference › Scientific
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Cycling merrily towards renewal The Ladies of Bethany and their move to Rome (1947-1952)
Bressers, H. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Tilburg PhD Platform (TiPP) (External organisation)
Robben, H. (Member)
2023 → 2025Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee › Scientific