Through different thematic foci, this annual summer school explores central aspects of Christian heritage.

The topics covered will range from movable heritage (visual and applied art, liturgical objects...) to immovable heritage (churches, monasteries, cathedrals...), and intangible heritage (customs, rituals, practices, beliefs, traditions, knowledge, etc.).

Through lectures but also a ‘hands-on' approach to written and printed sources, objects, images, and site visits, students will acquire insight not only into the complexity of the history of Christian beliefs and practices, but also challenges and questions related to its conservation and management.

Target group

This summer school is intended for Master and PhD students with an interest in history, art history, religious history and Jesuit studies.

Prerequisites:

  • Participants should have a general notion of the basic concepts of the history of Christianity in Europe.
  • Students are required to have completed studies on a BA level and are preferably enrolled in a Master’s program, preparing a PhD dissertation, or working on a postdoctoral project. 

Campus

This summer school takes place at Stadscampus (Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp) of the University of Antwerp. This campus is located in the city centre.

ECTS credits

Successful completion of the summer school can be awarded with 3 credits according the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

To include the credits in the curriculum at the home institution, participants need an agreement with the responsible person at the home institution.

A certificate will be awarded at the end of the programme. All certificates of completion are issued as a micro-credential.

Contact

John Arblaster
Tel.
+32 3 265 57 81
S.GK34.101
Grote Kauwenberg 34
2000 Antwerp, Belgium