Dr. Eric Venbrux

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Biography

Eric Venbrux is a Professor of Comparative Religious Studies at Radboud University. He has a long-standing interest in how people deal with death, which reveals what they consider important in life. Venbrux has conducted extensive anthropological fieldwork among the Tiwi people in Australia, as well as in Switzerland and the Netherlands. His research has focused on mortuary rituals and the various cultural significances tied to them. Current research interests include the intersections of religion and climate change, as well as the role of 'technology enchantment' in spiritual contexts and the consideration of religious heritage in contemporary society. Venbrux has published extensively on these topics and is actively involved in projects that examine cultural inclusion and exclusion in public spaces, particularly cemeteries and crematoria in Europe. He is also engaged in Health Care Humanities and aims to explore the impact of religious narratives on health and environmental well-being.

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Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Professor of Comparative Religious Studies focusing on various aspects of religion, culture, and society.

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)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • 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).