Doctorates at the faculty

Doctoral projects

Researcher PromoterTitle Research Unit
Merrigan Terrence Where the Sacred and the Secular Meet: An Exploration of the Relationship between the Literary and Theological Imagination and the Act of FaithSystematic theology
De Mey Peter Heeft de hermeneutische zoektocht naar een gedifferentieerde consensus tussen oecumenische dialoogpartners nog toekomst?Systematic theology
De Tavernier Johan A Theological Ethical Reflection on the Thoughts of Asbjorn Eide on the Right to Food with a Case Study of Food Security Strategies in the Great Lakes RegionTheological ethics
Ausloos Hans “For the Lord has a rîb with his people”: A Study of the Poetry of the Covenant Lawsuit or Rîb Metaphor in Micah 6:1-8.Biblical studies
Da Silva Rebelo SilvérioLamberigts Mathijs The Interpretation of the Cur Deus Homo of Saint Anselm and Its Reception in the 12th and 13th CenturiesHistory of Church and Theology
Dantis HelenHaers Jacques Religious Life as Building Contrast/Kingdom Communities through the Preferential Option for the PoorSystematic theology
Ddungu CharlesDillen Annemie The Praxis of Inculturation from an African Perspective: Towards an Inculturated Formation of Lay Pastoral Workers and Leaders of Small Christian Communities in Tanzania.Pastoral theology
Debel HansLemmelijn Bénédicte Woorden van een sceptische wijze. Een tekstkritisch, thematisch en literair-kritisch onderzoek naar het boek Qohelet.Biblical studies
Decoene AnneleenBoeve Lieven Ontwikkeling van een kritische witte feministische theologie als transformatieve bijdrage aan het multiculturele debat.Systematic theology
Delaporte YvesBlanchard Yves-Marie Rôles et signification théologiques des personnages secondaires dans le récit du 4° évangile.Biblical studies
Devoldere HanneloreKnieps Thomas Hedendaagse spiritualiteit van kerkelijke gehuwden. Een sociaal-psychologisch en pastoraaltheologisch onderzoek naar de mogelijkheid van een tijdsspiritualiteit vanuit het perspectief der levensloop.Pastoral theology
Dinh HoanFaesen Rob Faithful Filial Love: Applying Father V? Khoa C??’s spirituality to parish life in the Diocese of Rochester.History of Church and Theology
Dinh Thérèse NgoiMerrigan Terrence The Possibility of Asian Christology.Systematic theology
Djop Yajwamba Roger Le ministère de guérison par la prière dans l’Eglise du Katanga/RDC – problèmes et attentes.Pastoral theology
Edet IgnatiusDe Mey Peter The Synod of Bishops: Between Ideal and RealitySystematic theology
Fernando Alangaram Sahayadas Gaudium et Spes and Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church: A Comparative Analysis of Their Social Moral TheologyTheological ethics
Gaumer Matthew The Appeal to Cyprian in the Donatist and Pelagian Controversies: A Study of the Legitimacy of the Use of Authority in Two Controversies in the Life of AugustineHistory of Church and Theology
Gielen JorisVerheyden Joseph Ethical Attitudes and Religious Beliefs and Physicians in Flanders (Belgium) and New Delhi (India)Interdisciplinary Centre for Religious Studies
Godinez ChristaBousquet François La théologie indienne: un défi de l’inculturation. Etude à partir de la région méso-américaine du Mexique sur les apports et les problématiques théologiques issus des Rencontres de théologie indienne.Interdisciplinary Centre for Religious Studies
Greiner DominiqueGagey Henri-Jerôme Comités éthiques et éthique contextuelle : un lieu pour la théologie morale? L'apport d'Helmut Thielicke à l'auto-compréhension de la tâche théologique dans un espace normatif pluralisteTheological ethics
Grimes GregoryBoeve Lieven Paradigm shifts in theology? A fundamental theological inquiry.Systematic theology
Grundeken MarkVerheyden Joseph A search for the 'implied community' of the Shepherd of HermasBiblical studies
Ha Alexander The Ek-sistence of God and its soteriological significance in the Christology of Karl Rahner.Systematic theology
Hnyp MaryanaBurggraeve Roger Theological Anthropology as a Basis for Ethics: An Analysis of the Concept of the Person Created in the Image of God through the Insights of Gregory of Nyssa and Bernhard HäringTheological ethics
Holderied-Milis VictoriaDe Tavernier Johan Cyberethik - Im Spannungsfeld zwischen der christlich-ethischen Tradition von Lüge und Wahrheit und neue InformationstechnologienTheological ethics
Horyacha MariyaLeemans Johan The Journey within the Heart: Spiritual Progress in the Writings of Pseudo-MacariusHistory of Church and Theology
Houtman StephanBroeckaert Bert Narratieve analyse van gebedsteksten van onafhankelijke kerken in Ntambwe en KanàngàBiblical studies
Humann François-Marie La christologie pneumatologique chez Yves Congar: genèse et enjeuxSystematic theology
Hübel Maria-SzilviaSchotsmans Paul Women’s Experience of Infertility and Ideas on Motherhood. From a Feminist Bioethics to a Moral Theological and Pastoral ApproachTheological ethics
Ibita Ma. Marilou S.Bieringer Reimund The Meal Ministry of Jesus, Discipleship for a Hungry World (1 Cor 11:17-34, Mk 14: 17-25, Mt 26: 20-29 and Lk 22:14-38): A Modified Narrative- Critical Analysis and Normativity of the Future ApporacBiblical studies
John SabuDepoortere Kristiaan The Theology of Oikonomia and Its Implications for Sacramental and Ecumenical PerspectivesPastoral theology
Jurasz IzabelaBlanchard Yves-Marie Le Prologue johannique dans la tradition de l’exégèse et de la théologie syriaqueHistory of Church and Theology
Kalathikattil AlexLeijssen Lambert Recontextualization of the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Social Reconciliation As an Integral Dimension of the Sacramental Reconciliation of IndividualsPastoral theology
Kallely AugustineSelling Joseph Marriage and Love: An Ethical Study of Marital Relationship in the Kerala Context of “Assisted Marriages”Theological ethics
Kallungal Martin SebastianBoeve Lieven Hindu-Christian Hermeneutical Theology? A Critical Examination of the Implications of David Tracy's Methodological Studies for Indian Theological HermeneuticsSystematic theology
Kalumba Mupemba BertinVervenne Marc Quand dire, c'est faire. Analyse littéraire et approche intertextuelle du libellé du discours de YHWH en Ex 6,2-8Biblical studies
Kannampuzha PeterYousif Pierre Le rite de la Sainte communion dans la liturgie de l'Eglise d'Orient avec une référence particulière au Qurbana de l'Eglise syro-malabarePastoral theology
Kassa MezgebuDe Tavernier Johan The Subtle Role of Ethical Egoism for the Instigation and Prevalence of Violence.Theological ethics
Keough ShawnLeemans Johan Episcopal Succession & Episcopal Rivalry in Late Roman AlexandriaHistory of Church and Theology
Kirchhoffer DavidVerstraeten Johan Towards an Ethics of DignityTheological ethics
Kolela Kayuwa Jean-ClaudeBoeve Lieven L'église, communion ou famille de Dieu. Perspectives ecclésiologiques africaines à l'ère de la mondialisationSystematic theology
Kouacou Mian Valentin La pastorale de la préparation au sacrement de mariage en Afrique dans la dynamique de la «proposition de la foi».Pastoral theology
Lambelin Joke Merrigan Terrence Verstaan in verschil. Islamitische en Christelijke feministische reflecties op de beperkingen en mogelijkheden van interreligieuze dialoogSystematic theology
Lamers HildeBroesterhuizen Marcel De bijdrage van pastorale zorg aan de totaalzorg van cardiale bypasspatiënten. Een kwantitatief en kwalitatief empirisch onderzoek naar de effecten van pastorale zorg op het welzijn van cardiale bypasspatiëntenPastoral theology
Laucins VoldemarsDe Mey Peter Interrelation of the vera ecclesia (church as the body of Christ) and earthly church in Ecclesiology of the Roman Catholic and the Lutheran documents of constitutive importance (Council of Trent, 1st and 2nd Vatican Councils, and the Book of Concord) as the element of importance in the Roman Catholic - Lutheran ecumenical dialogues in 21st century.Systematic theology
Lefsrud SigrudMerrigan Terrence Postmodern Interreligious Dialogue? An Investigation into the Possibility of a Tradition-Specific Approach to the Theology of Religions.Systematic theology
Lourdhu JeevarajSelling Joseph Wife Abuse - Moral and Canonical Perspectives. A Contextual Study in the Light of ‘When I call for Help’.Theological ethics
López Pérez ElíasHaers Jacques Political Forgiveness and Incarnate Forgiveness. Political-Mystics in Field Diplomacy Grassroots Sustainable Peace BuildingSystematic theology
Madathummuriyil Joseph DevassikuttyLeijssen Lambert Towards a Pneumatological Theology of the Sacraments. Symbolic Efficacy and the Role of the Holy Spirit in the Realisation of the SacramentsPastoral theology
Magne Benoît La médiation du Christ, dans la Création et dans l'Église, en vue de l'accès à Dieu de la creature, d'après les oevres théologiques de saint Bonaventure.History of Church and Theology
Mahieu PatriceBlanchard Yves-Marie L’auto-compréhension de l’Eglise catholique dans le dialogue œcuménique : Analyse comparée des dialogues bilatéraux avec l’Eglise orthodoxe, la Communion anglicane et les Eglises orientales anciennes.Systematic theology
Malaba RenéDe Mey Peter La synodalité dans les églises <i>sui iuris</i>. Perspectives pour les églises d'AfriqueSystematic theology
Marko MariiaVerstraeten Johan Poverty as a Result of the Structural Sin of Post-Communist Society. Looking for a Solution from the Perspective of Catholic Social TeachingTheological ethics
Mary Joseph Justin Chawkan Leijssen Lambert Eucharist, Memory and Hope: Constructing a Theology of the Eucharist in Response to the Needs of the Estate Laborers in Sri Lanka.Pastoral theology
Mathew ThomasLeijssen Lambert The Significance of Sacraments of Initiation and their Rituals. A Study on the Liturgical Sacramental Theology of David Noel PowerPastoral theology
Mattathil PhilipBlanchard Yves-Marie Discours symbolique et théologie trinitaire: la pneumatologie de saint Ephrem.History of Church and Theology
Mbabazi VenerandaVerstraeten Johan Access of Women to Leadership Positions of Business Organizations: A Matter of Equality or a Matter of Leadership Style? Implications for the Catholic Church in UgandaTheological ethics
Mel Hippolyte Jésus-christ dans la foi des Églises prophétiques et messianiques en Afrique. Interpellations sur le salut dans l’Église du Christ-Mission HarristeInterdisciplinary Centre for Religious Studies
Mendoza AnthonetteVerstraeten Johan The Common Good as Ethical Framework for Development: An Inquiry into the Contribution of Catholic Social Thougt to the Contemporary Debate on DevelopmentTheological ethics
Merino Avila José IgnacioDe Boissieu B. Les solutions proposées à la résolution du conflit dans la Doctrine sociale de l’Eglise: un problème de pluralité de discours en éthique sociale et politiqueTheological ethics
Migbisiegbe Guillaume IngipayVerheyden Joseph THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND RESPONSIBLE HUMAN COOPERATION. An Exegetical Study of Luke 19,11-27Biblical studies
Mirsanu Dragos-GabrielLamberigts Mathijs The Politics of Otherness: Arianism of Barbarians in Late AntiquityHistory of Church and Theology
Mshanga VitalisDe Mey Peter Towards Visible Unity. The Future of Ecumenism in the Light of the Joint Declaration on Justification with Specific Reference to the Church in Tanzania.Systematic theology
Murariu Cosmin-ConstantinBieringer Reimund Existential Freedom versus Church Freedom in 1 Corinthians? An Exegesis of 1 Corinthians 6:12a.Biblical studies
Nathan EmmanuelBieringer Reimund New Perspectives on Paul and the New Covenant: A critical investigation into the significance of covenant in the Letters of Paul in light of the historical parting of the ways between Judaism and Christianity with particular attention paid to 2 Cor 3:6-18Biblical studies
Ng Wai Wah LysanderAusloos Hans "My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you" - An Interpretation of Job's Transformation in the Light of 42:5Biblical studies
Ngouama Pierre MariusTassin Claude Les métaphores parentales pauliniennes: La transmission de l'Évangile comme acte d'engagement (1 Th2, 7-8. 11-12; 1 Co 6, 13; 11, 2-3; 12, 14; Ga 4,19; Ph 2, 22; Phm 10)Biblical studies
Nguyen Thi Tuong OanhMerrigan Terrence The Legitimacy of the Appeal to the Trinity in the Contemporary Catholic Theology of ReligionsSystematic theology
Nguyen Thuy VanMerrigan Terrence Divine Revelation, Experience and Symbols in Gerald O'Collins ' Fundamental TheologySystematic theology
Nguyen Tien DungSouletie Jean-Louis Dieu, condition nécessaire d’un véritable humanisme. Etude sur le rapport entre Henri de Lubac et l’athéisme.
Nneji StellaPollefeyt Didier Relgious (In)Tolerance and Religious Education in Nigeria: A Call for a Paradigm ShiftPastoral theology
Ntamwenge CorneilleVerstraeten Johan L'éthique des affaires dans la lutte contre la corruption: Pour sauver la dignité de la personne humaine: l'Afrique centrale interpelléeTheological ethics
Nuurah MagdaleneKenis Leo The Participation of Religious Women and Men in the Life and Mission of the Catholic Church in Northern Ghana. A Criticial Appraisal of the Evangelization Process (1906-2006).History of Church and Theology
Nzuzi Masuama Serge L'onction des malades, lieu symbolique pour habiter chrétiennement la maladie. Une alternative possible à la demande africaine de guérison?Pastoral theology
Obanado GregoryPlatti Emilio The Decline of Sufi Brotherhoods. A Denudation of Islam in Nigeria.Interdisciplinary Centre for Religious Studies
Obiekwe KennethVerstraeten Johan The Ethic of Nonviolent Resistance and Peace Building: A Study in the Thoughts of John Howard Yoder and John Paul LederachTheological ethics
Odchigue Randy JasperDe Mey Peter The Local Church in the Diverse Islands of Cultures: Towards a Filipino Ecclesiological PerspectiveSystematic theology
Ogbuanu JudeLiégeois Axel Pastoral companionship to suicidal persons from African and European perspectives: a dialogical-hermeneutical approach.Pastoral theology
Okeke Paschal-PaulLeijssen Lambert The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and the Igbo Conceptualisation of Sickness: Possibility of Adaptation for Authentic ChristianityPastoral theology
Okonkwo IzunnaGeldhof Joris The Eucharist and the Harrowing Problem of Hunger. Theological Reflections on the Transformative Nature of Church and Liturgy, Taking South East Nigeria as a Point of ReferencePastoral theology
Okoro TobiasLeijssen Lambert A Theological Reflection on the Liturgical Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Nigerian Church in the Light of Post-modern SensitivityPastoral theology
Okuma PeterVerstraeten Johan The Political Mission of the Laity in Nigeria: In the Light of Apostolicam Actuositatem - The Decree of Vatican II on the Laity ApostolateTheological ethics
Omukaga Jude LikuoriDe Tavernier Johan A Theological Ethical Reflection on the Thoughts of Asbjorn Eide on the Right to Food with a Case Study of Food Security Strategies in the Great Lakes Region.
Pacheco DarioBieringer Reimund Preaching God's Gospel to the Gentiles: Paul's Understanding of "Mission" in the Letter to the RomansBiblical studies
Palmer SydneyVervenne Marc The Feminine Set-up for Consciousness: Seduction Transforms Consciousness, Consciousness Transforms Seduction (Gen 38-39, Prov 1-9, JN 2:1-11)Biblical studies
Panna GeorgeDepoortere Kristiaan Theological Hermeneutics with regard to the Dalit Issues in the Context of Bihar, East India: Family as a Corner StonePastoral theology
Patteruparampil JobiDehandschutter Boudewijn Early Syriac Creeds: From Rule of Faith to Creed in Early Syrian Tradition.History of Church and Theology
Perera M. Claude JustinianGarcía-Martínez Florentino Are There Any Parallel Wisdom Concepts in the Book of Qoheleth and the Book of <i>Dhammapada</i> in the Buddhist <i>Tri-Pitaka</i>?Biblical studies
Perianayagam Joseph TitusArtus Olivier The Second Story of Creation (Gen 2-3).Biblical studies
Plata PrzemyslawMerrigan Terrence The Appeal to the Trinity in Contemporary Theology of Interreligious DialogueSystematic theology
Polgar NenadSelling Joseph Between Complexity and Clarity: An Integral Approach to an Understanding of Homosexuality in the Perspective of Church Teachings, Moral Theology and SciencesTheological ethics
Poulet FréderiquePrétot Patrick "Jeudi Saint" liturgie et vie en christ. Le sens de l'Éucharistie au cœur des violences du monde.Pastoral theology
Pratt DavidBurggraeve Roger Love and Knowledge, Gender and Justice: A Theological Discussion of the Feminist Constructive Ethics of Martha Nussbaum, and Its Implications for Christian EmbodimentTheological ethics
Punnaplackal JamesSelling Joseph Developing an Ethical Vision of Gender Relationship: A Critical and Ethical Analysis in the Light of Western Contemporary Theological Thinking and Catholic Teachings in Indian ContextTheological ethics
Raluto ReynaldoHaers Jacques Relating with God and the Cosmos: A Critical Appropriation of Leonardo Boff's Liberative Ecological TheologySystematic theology
Riemslagh MarinaBurggraeve Roger Ethische kwaliteit van het pastoraal gespreksproces. Grondslagen, methodologie en criteria van het pastoraal gesprekPastoral theology
Rusmadji AloysiusHaers Jacques Michel de Certeau's Understanding of Praxis and its Relevance to a Contextual Theology in PapuaSystematic theology
Safari Peter CelestineVerstraeten Johan Challenge to Reconciliation in Rwanda Following the 1994 Genocide: Theological PerspectiveTheological ethics
Sanders HenkBurggraeve Roger Heterosexual, Prenuptial and Non-nuptial Cohabitation of Young Adults: An Investigation into its Social, Ethical and Philosophical Relevance for Marriage and the Family in Contemporary Western SocietyTheological ethics
Sandiyagu Virginia RajakumariBieringer Reimund Galilean Women in Lukan Redaction: With Special Reference to Luke 8:1-3Biblical studies
Sebastian ShibumonMerrigan Terrence The Finality of Christ and the Challenge of Religious Pluralism. A Study Based on the on the Writings of Lesslie NewbiginSystematic theology
Sebe Jean-Baptiste Littérature et théologie chez Hans Urs von Balthasar : Analyse critique des figures littéraires d’un discours théologiques.
Senechal VincentArtus Olivier Entre Dieu jaloux et Dieu miséricordieux. Rétribution, sanction et miséricorde dans le livre du DeutéronomeBiblical studies
Sešeikaité AgnéLeijssen Lambert Contemporary Mystical and Symbolic Theology as the Christian Response to the Postmodern Spiritual CrisisPastoral theology
Sešeikaité AgnéLeijssen Lambert Contemporary Mystical and Symbolic Theology as the Christian Response to the Postmodern Spiritual CrisisPastoral theology
Shchuryk OlehDehandschutter Boudewijn The Syriac Background of Early Armenian ChristologyHistory of Church and Theology
Shirk Lucas Katherine Method in Theology for a Pilgrim People: Beyond the Revisionist - Postliberal Impasse via the Marks of the ChurchSystematic theology
Smit WimVerstraeten Johan Schendingen van burger- en mensenrechten in de strijd tegen het terrorismeTheological ethics
Snoddy DebraBieringer Reimund Holiness in the Fourth Gospel: A Critical Study of the Johannine Concept of HolinessBiblical studies
Soosai Rethinam RajaDe Mey Peter Ecumenical Reflections on the ARCIC Agreed Statement 'Mary, Grace and Hope in Christ' against the Background of the Recent Mariological ResearchSystematic theology
Steegen MartijnBieringer Reimund “Want Hij die door God gezonden werd, spreekt de woorden van God, die zo mateloos de Geest schenkt” (Joh 3,34). Taal- en denkstructuren over de Vader, de Zoon en de Geest in het vierde evangelie.Biblical studies
Stofanik StefanBoeve Lieven Does the particularity of religious traditions imply the particularity of religious truth claims? A philosophical-theological investigation into the poetic character of religious truth.Systematic theology
Susaimichael PeterArtus Olivier L’indianisaton dans l’œuvre de D.S. Amaloravados.Interdisciplinary Centre for Religious Studies
Tha Ling Sum LucasPollefeyt Didier A Contextual Catechesis in the Diocese of Hakha, Myanmar: A Call for a Paradigm ShiftPastoral theology
Toth BéataMerrigan Terrence Narrativity, Poeticity, and the Imagination in John Milbank's Theological ProjectSystematic theology
Tung Do JosephBieringer Reimund A Biblical Understanding of Expiation in 1 John: An Exegetical Analysis 1 John 1:5-2:2 (Cf. 4:10) in its Context.Biblical studies
Ugbor Mary-ChizurumPollefeyt Didier Contemporary Understanding in Pastoral Ministry of the Youth: A Challenge to Religious Education in NigeriaPastoral theology
Ugochukwu BartholomewLeijssen Lambert The Eucharistic koinonia in igbo Perspective of “oriko”: a Challenge to Human Relationships. (according to nigerian theologians – ikenga metuh and christopher ejizu)Pastoral theology
Ukleja Agnieszka annaKnieps Thomas The New Reality of Co-habitation in Poland. Emperical, theological and Pastoral ImplicationsPastoral theology
Umunna E. GregorySchotsmans Paul The Care of HIV/AIDS Patients in Nigeria: A Description of the Condition of People Living with HIV/AIDS and Analysis of the Theological Ethical Challenges InvolvedTheological ethics
Unegbu AngeloGevers Godelieve The Training of Catholic Priests in South-Eastern Nigeria: A Historical Evolution (1924-2000)History of Church and Theology
Uzochukwu Peter UcheDe Mey Peter Towards a More Ecumenically Oriented Christianity in Africa. A Roman Catholic ContributionSystematic theology
Uzukwu Gesila NnekaBieringer Reimund Oneness in Christ: Gal 3:28c as the Hermeneutical key to Paul's Attitude toward Women in its Historical and Literary Contexts?Biblical studies
Van Edom GoedeleDepoortere Kristiaan De visie op de dood en de beleving van doodsangst bij oncologische patiënten en de rol van de pastorale begeleidingPastoral theology
Van Hoof JosephusVerstraeten Johan Sociale ethiek bij professor Doctor Magisterius Louis Janssens. Een onderzoek naar de evolutie in zijn sociaal denkenTheological ethics
Van Stichel EllenVerstraeten Johan Justice and Globalisation. Research into the Conditions for a Critical Conversation between Philosophical Socio-Ethical Theories and Catholic Social Thought on Global JusticeTheological ethics
Van Wiele IngeDenaux Adelbert Een filologische en socio-retorische analyse van het lege-grafverhaal van Lucas (Lc 23,54-24,12)Biblical studies
Vandecasteele PieterVerheyden Joseph From Text to Theology. Paul Ricoeur’s Critical Hermeneutics and the Dialogue between Exegesis and Systematic Theology. An Investigation towards the Possibility, the Foundations and the Methodology of a Postmodern Biblical Theology.Biblical studies
Vandenholen HansBieringer Reimund Paulus' gebruik van het Oude Testament in 1 Kor 10,1-13Biblical studies
Vazhappilly Francis BiljuGeldhof Joris An Attempt at a Sacramental Reinterpretation of Syro-Malabar Christian IdentityPastoral theology
Verbeke ElkeAusloos Hans De Griekse weergave van Hebreeuwse Hapax Legomena als relevante indicatie voor de karakterisering van de vertaaltechniek van de SeptuagintaBiblical studies
Verstricht LeaBoeve Lieven Ervaring en verbeelding in theologie en literatuurSystematic theology
Vijaya Joji Babu ValleDe Mey Peter SATYA SAMGAMAM: Being Church in India as being a True Communion. Towards an Indian Contextual EcclesiologySystematic theology
Vollmer ThomasBieringer Reimund “The Spirit Intercedes for Us with Groanings.” Pneumatological Considerations of Romans 8,18-30 in Light of the New Perspective on Paul.Biblical studies
Wabanhu EmmanuelVerstraeten Johan Corporate Corruption: The Role of Implementing Business Ethics in and the Contribution of Theological Ethics to Minimizing and/or Eradicating ItTheological ethics