Dr. Lenneke Van Raaij

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lenneke van Raaij is an Assistant Professor specializing in Ancient Medieval History at Radboud University. Her research focuses on the cultural, intellectual, and religious themes of the medieval period, particularly from 800 to 1200 AD. She has a strong interest in medieval manuscripts, ritual liturgical texts, and the roles of bishops and popes during this time. Lenneke completed her PhD thesis on the production of local liturgical texts in tenth-century Trier at the University of Exeter, UK. She actively participated in the HERA project, 'After Empire. Using the Past to Understand Crises in the Carolingian World (c. 900-1050)', exploring topics such as identity formation in local communities and the influence of saints. Through her academic journey, she has contributed to significant publications that delve into the local saints' celebrations and the role of archbishops in local liturgy.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Specializes in Ancient Medieval History with a focus on cultural, intellectual, and religious themes from the period 800-1200.

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).