Dr. Ronald Tinnevelt

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Biography

Ronald Tinnevelt is a Professor of Philosophy of Law at Radboud University. His research focuses on militant constitutionalism, constitutional culture, political parties, global justice, and the political idea of Europe. Tinnevelt has made significant contributions to the understanding of constitutionalism through his recent publications, including 'Militant Constitutionalism Paradoxes Liberalism' in Kantian Review (2025) and 'Militant Constitutionalism: Formal Institutions Constitutional' in the European Yearbook of Constitutional Law (2024). He has served as the co-director of the Nijmegen Political Philosophy Workshop since 2009 and as the editor-in-chief of the Algemeen Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Wijsbegeerte since 2016. Tinnevelt has been recognized for his work with various research grants, including the KNAW Fonds Staatsman Thorbecke (2020) and a Vidi-scholarship from NWO (2008). His involvement in the Netherlands Association of Philosophy of Law reflects his commitment to the field and its advancement.

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Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Holds the chair in Philosophy of Law and conducts research and teaching related to constitutionalism and legal philosophy.

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)
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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).