Dr. Kim Knibbe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kim Knibbe is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen, specializing in Anthropology, Sociology, and Religion. His work is grounded in ethnographic research and theorizes the ways religion interacts with contemporary societies, particularly focusing on themes of gender, sexuality, and reproduction. He conducts ongoing collaborative research examining experiences related to pregnancy and motherhood in various cultural contexts including the Philippines, Kenya, and the Netherlands. His research critically engages with both religious and secular approaches to preventing unintended pregnancies and supports those who are unintentionally pregnant. Knibbe's scholarly interests extend to Catholicism, spirituality in the Netherlands, and Nigerian Pentecostalism within Europe. He has published numerous theoretical and methodological reflections on studying religion ethnographically and encourages students to explore qualitative research methods in their projects, especially in relation to contemporary spirituality, gender issues, and kinship concerns regarding motherhood and pregnancy.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.