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ECCEN 2023
From 15 to 17 March we organised together with VGS and Jacobus Fruytier Scholengemeenschap the 4th ECCEN conference!3 April 2023
The student choir of Driestar Christian University sings 'The First Nowell'
In the recording of our Christmas greeting, the student choir of our Driestar Christian University sings the old Christmas carol The First Nowell. The message of this carol is emphasised by students’ depictions of elements from the carols on paper stained-glass ‘windows’, a reference to the stained-glass windows in the Sint Janskerk in Gouda. Enjoy the result!21 December 2022
Leaving message Rens Rottier
Rens Rottier has decided to step down as chairman of the Executive Board of Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education at the end of 2022. This brings an end to almost 25 years of administrative responsibility for our institute. Yet Rens Rottier wants to put his knowledge and experience at the service of Christian education for a few more years. Read here his farewell message.7 December 2022
Jan Kloosterman new member of the executive board Driestar Christian University
Jan Kloosterman has been appointed as member of the executive board of Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education. A vacancy arose in the executive board due to the upcoming retirement of Rens Rottier. With effect from 1 February 2023, Jan Kloosterman and Robert Zoutendijk will form the executive board.5 December 2022
International Class 2023: Registration is now open
I see myself in the eyes of others. With this approach, Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education welcomed eight international students at the end of August. For three months, these students spent time with seven of our final year students, in search of the meaning of Christian education worldwide. They took part in our International Class, the eleventh edition!21 November 2022
In Memoriam: Mr. Piet Booij (1946 – 2022)
Over the years, many of our international visitors have met our former colleague Piet Booij. Last August, we heard that he was seriously ill and had to undergo treatment, after which he passed away on 13 November at the age of 75 years. He is now released from pain and suffering and with God for all eternity.15 November 2022
Wonderfully Made l Growing interest worldwide
Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education sees a growing need for Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in the Netherlands as well as in several other countries.25 October 2022
Master’s degree in Learning and Innovation: Christian Education
In September 2022, we again started our blended Master’s programme in Learning and Innovation, track: Christian Education. This third cohort includes nine students from various countries who meet online every Tuesday. The students, from Burkina Faso, France, Indonesia, Nepal, Netherlands, Saint Eustatius, South Sudan and Vietnam, have started their first semester with the theme: Christian Education: A Practices Approach.4 October 2022
Rens Rottier steps down at the end of 2022 as board member
Rens Rottier has decided to step down as chairman of the Executive Board of Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education at the end of 2022. This brings an end to almost 25 years of administrative responsibility for our institute. Yet Rens Rottier wants to put his knowledge and experience at the service of Christian education for a few more years.16 June 2022
A Dutch example of New Education: Philipp Abraham Kohnstamm and his ideas about the New School
Recently, in the Journal of History of Education a first article is published on the inspiring educational theory of the Dutch educationalist Philipp Abraham Kohnstamm (1875-1951).16 June 2022