Dr. Frans Wijsen

Professor

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Biography

Frans Wijsen is a Professor Emeritus at Radboud University, specializing in empirical practical religious studies with a concentration on practical religious studies and mission studies. His research interests focus on policy management issues at the intersection of religion and society. He is currently engaged in studying religious environmentalism and the interplay between images of human-nature interaction, particularly within the context of 'green' and 'blue' religion theologies in the Netherlands and Indonesia. His academic contributions include exploring the role of female activists and Muslim clerics in promoting green Islam in Indonesia and related studies in the Netherlands. Wijsen employs Dialogical Self Theory and Critical Discourse Analysis as research perspectives and methods in his inquiries.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2021-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Oversaw research and education in empirical practical religious studies, with particular emphasis on practical and mission studies.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Gadjah Mada University • Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Contributed to academic programs and research focusing on the intersection of religion and ecological issues.

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
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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).