Dr. Karin Van Nieuwkerk

Professor

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Biography

Karin van Nieuwkerk is an anthropologist specializing in contemporary Islam, the Middle East, and Europe. She has published widely on topics such as gender, migration, Islam, popular culture, and religious transformation processes. Her research often explores the dynamics of moving Islam within diverse contexts. Van Nieuwkerk has coordinated significant research projects, including the NWO project on Islam in the Performing Arts. She serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Middle East Studies (IJMES), contributing to academic discourse in her field.

Research Interests

Contemporary Islam Gender Migration Popular Culture Religious Transformation

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Chair of Islam Studies, focusing on teaching and research in the field of contemporary Islam.

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).