The Titus Brandsma Institute was established in 1968 as a form of collaboration between Radboud University Nijmegen and the Dutch Carmelite province in memory of Prof. Dr Titus Brandsma (1881-1942), Carmelite.
From the time when the University opened in 1923 until his death in 1942 Titus Brandsma occupied the post of professor of philosophy and history of devotion, especially Dutch mysticism. The Titus Brandsma Institute was established to continue Titus Brandsma's work on the study of spirituality and mysticism.
Aim
The Titus Brandsma Institute is a scientific research institute which, in keeping with the nature of spirituality, combines scientific and applied research. Accordingly its aim is the following:
• scientific study of the premises, history and themes of historical and contemporary forms of spirituality in the Judaeo-Christian tradition, also with a view to
• application of the results and insight gained from scientific research to provide spiritual counselling, {Author: actualising - in what sense? MM} interpretations, lived spirituality, and service to social, ecclesiastic and religious organisations.
To ensure the smooth functioning of research into spirituality, as advocated by the TBI, the interaction between the two aspects of this aim is vitally important and their distinctiveness is respected.
Organigram
Labels (please check terminology!): Scientific advisory board - Top management/ Management - Staff representation - Administration - Staff - Administrative staff - Associates - Volunteers
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Radboud University Nijmegen was established in 1923 as the Catholic University of Nijmegen. On 1 September 2004 it was renamed Radboud University Nijmegen. The name refers to its origin and its ties with the Catholic community that gave rise to it. |
Position
The Titus Brandsma Institute, an independent organisation with private law status, is integrated with the University's structures as a para-academic institute. The University underwrites its infrastructure and the use of university amenities. The Carmelite Order funds at least three staff members. For the rest the institute depends on sponsorship, mainly from Catholic organisations. For purposes of tuition and research into spirituality the institute has an agreement of cooperation with the Faculty of Theology.
Statutes
The Titus Brandsma Institute was established by notarial act on 7 May 1968. The statutes were amended on 1 February 1994. |
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The Carmelite order started on Mount Carmel at the beginning of the 13th century. At their request Albertus Avogrado (±1150-1214), patriarch of Jerusalem, wrote the Carmelite rule between 1206 and 1214. In 1247 pope Innocent IV gave it his approval.
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