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ECCEN 2026

From Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 October 2026, educators, leaders, and professionals from across the world will gather at the Jacobus Fruytier School in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, to reflect, learn, and connect.

Master Learning and Innovation

This two-year blended Master’s degree is designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and leadership capacity of those working in Christian education. Whether your current or future role is as a teacher, principal, or in an educational aid organization, this programme empowers you to bring Christian education in your context to a new level.

International class

Are you interested in learning more about Christian education and what it means to be a Christian teacher? Are you aware of your own views on education?

International Guest Lectures

This week, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Mary Wong from LCC, one of our valued partner universities. During her visit, she is getting to know our institute, our programmes, and the work of our International Office, further strengthening the connection between our institutions.

Report INCHE Meeting in Bergen (Norway)

DCU recently participated in the INCHE Europe partners meeting held in Bergen, Norway. The gathering was hosted by NLA University College, who provided a warm welcome and excellent organisation throughout the event.

Module “On the Run” Successfully Completed

On Thursday, March 19, the module On the Run for third-year primary education students (Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education) was successfully completed. This module was developed in collaboration with Stichting Gave and offered students the opportunity to explore the theme of refugees in depth.

New book The Courage to Guide

The Courage to Guide - A Christian Philosophy of Education, written by Dr Bram de Muynck and Dr Bram Kunz, was published (Brill Publishers). The Dutch edition had already been published earlier (2021). This English version is much more than just a translation.

Strengthening Teacher Education Partnerships in Budapest

From March 2–6, a group of six students from the Dutch Language Teacher Education programme (LVO Nederlands) visited Budapest. At the Department of Dutch at Károli Gáspár Reformed University, we once again received a warm welcome, for the third time!

Encounters Across Cultures: A Transformative Journey in South Africa

In the context of internationalization, a group of students gained intercultural experiences in South Africa. As teachers, Cornée Ferreira and Jasper Baaijens focused on the encounters we have as Christians with diverse cultures (including historical influences and perspectives), as well as on religious gatherings and education in ‘foreign’ contexts. The recurring question throughout the journey was: How do we and our values relate to each new context, and are we willing to suspend our judgments?

Looking Back: PKF Trips to Nepal and Benin

A few weeks ago, 19 of our fourth-year primary teacher education students travelled to Nepal and Benin for their international project week, also known as the PKF trips. These trips are named after our founding father Piet Kuyt, after whom the Piet Kuyt Foundation is also named.