Organisation profile
Organisation profile
A cooperation of the Theological Universities of Apeldoorn and Kampen.
BEST is a research group that seeks to stimulate the interaction between Biblical Exegesis and Systematic Theology (BEST).
The group consists of biblical scholars and systematic theologians of the Theological Universities of Apeldoorn and Kampen (the Netherlands). They cooperate in a joint research programme and organize international conferences around major theological themes.
We strive for an inspiring understanding of Scripture that has a central interest in God and his works, and a systematic theology that is refreshed by Scriptural input and not strapped by rigid conceptual structures, be it traditional or contemporary.
The BEST group is based in the Netherlands and wishes to disclose the rich Dutch Reformed tradition to an international audience.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Hans (J.M.) Burger
- Biblical Exegesis and Systematic Theology - Full Professor
- Vulnerability and Hope - Full Professor
Person: Academic
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Jaap (J.) Dekker
- Biblical Exegesis and Systematic Theology - Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Identity on the Henk de Jong Chair
- Vulnerability and Hope - Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Identity on the Henk de Jong Chair
Person: Academic
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Projects
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Judgement and Creation: The function of the rûaḥ as an agent of judgement and of (re)creation in the Book of Isaiah
Dekker, J. (. ). (CoI), Koelewijn, K. (PI) & Firth, D. (CoI)
1/07/24 → 1/07/28
Project: Research
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God en de goden van onze tijd: Bijbel column
Translated title of the contribution :God and the gods of our time: Bible column Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Popular
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God is waar wij Hem niet verwachten
Heijer, A. J. D. & Roos, A., 2026, Centrum voor Israëlstudies.Research output: Other contribution › Popular
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Gods toewijding en de gelovige ‘rest’
Translated title of the contribution :God's commitment and the faithful 'rest' Research output: Other contribution › Popular
Open Access
Activities
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Doxologie: jaarlijkse conferentie van de Vereniging voor Theologie
Klinker-De Klerck, M. (. G. P. ). (Organiser) & van 't Slot, E. (Organiser)
8 Jan 2026 → 9 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Brieven in het Nieuwe Testament. Eenheid in diversiteit.
Klinker-De Klerck, M. (. G. P. ). (Speaker)
19 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation › Popular
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Vertelkunst in het Oude Testament
Dekker, J. (. ). (Speaker)
20 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation › Popular
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Biodiversiteitscrisis niet alleen rampzalig voor mens en dier: ze verruïneert ook ‘theater van Gods glorie’
9/06/25
1 Media contribution
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