Theologians trained at a higher professional level of education have become an indispensable part of the church. But the fact that they now officially become pastors of the Protestant Church is of great concern to Pastor Ad van Nieuwpoort. CHE professor Hanneke de Pater sees opportunities. What do you think the HBO theologian has to offer the church?
Theology students informed Van Nieuwpoort several times that, given what they know today, they would probably have chosen the HBO degree. The reason? With a brief training they can also become preachers.
This line of thinking greatly worries the preacher. According to him, the decision of the Protestant Church really makes a difference: this is how the essence of the Reformation is revealed: bringing the Bible to the people with a good explanation.