Research themes

We conduct theoretical and empirical research into existential and moral guidance. View the theme Humanist chaplaincy and meaning making.

We take a care-ethical and humanistic view of the underlying values in the way we organise care, well-being and education in our society. View the theme Health and welfare.

We conduct both theoretical and practical research into the moral and meaningful dimensions of the life course. View the theme Life course, loss and grief.

We investigate the position and role of people with physical and intellectual disabilities in society. View the theme People with disabilities.

We investigate unequal access to society, the inclusion and exclusion of groups of people, and the struggle for emancipation and equal rights for every citizen. Special attention is given to the new field of transformative justice. View the theme Justice and inclusion.

We investigate and question citizenship and the construction of a democratic society in all its facets. Special attention is paid to the issue of increasing polarisation. View the theme Democracy and citizenship.

We investigate the normative dimension of professionalism. View the theme Professional ethics and integrity.

From a humanistic perspective, we study contemporary social practices and critically reconstruct the history of humanistic traditions in art, religion and philosophy. View the theme Humanism in the 21st century.