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Professor Dr. Chris Hermans

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Biography

Prof. Chris Hermans conducts empirical studies on contemporary religiosity focusing on Christianity, world religions, and new religious movements. His research themes include religious language in children, religious education within family, school, and church, and the analysis of morality and religion in an increasingly individualized society. He explores moral standards in education and the identity of Catholic education among pupils from ethnic minorities. He also examines rituals and experiences related to dialogue among religions and the intersection of religion and brain research.

Research Interests

Empirical Practical Religious Studies Religious Language Religious Education Morality and Religion Identity in Catholic Education Rituals and Experience Dialogue among Religions Religion and Brain Research

Experience

Research Fellow

2013-01-01 — Present

UNISA • Pretoria, ZA

Member

2015-01-01 — Present

Dutch Catholic School Council •

Scientific Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Verus •

Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

UFS • Bloemfontein

Member of the Board

2016-01-01 — Present

Foundation of the Catholic School •

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)

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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis

Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).