In order to embody the mission of active pluralism, one of the main tasks of the Centre Pieter Gillis (CPG) is the organization of university-wide, interdisciplinary courses (30 teaching hours – 3 credits) for BA2 and BA3 students. 

In order to stimulate the students’ social engagement, students can also choose Community Service Learning (CSL). Community Service Learning is organized and coordinated by the Centre Pieter Gillis and supported by Stichting Cusanus

The following compulsory-elective courses (exemption only possible under strict conditions) are organized by the Centre:


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In addition to the Centre Pieter Gillis, the Institute of Development Policy (IOB) also organizes university-wide and mind-broadening courses:


Debating development

Global justice