6 May 2025
The University of Zürich has informed Herman Selderhuis, professor of church history and church law at the Theological University of Apeldoorn, to be awarded an honorary doctorate for his influential research of the Reformation. He also receives this award for his years-long efforts to connect scientists in the field of Reformation research globally, initiating many projects and establishing networks. These activities have worked on the Reformation research innovatively, according to the University of Zürich.
The awarding of the honorary doctorate will take place in Zürich during the Dies academicus on May 16th.
In 2013, Herman Selderhuis received an honorary doctorate from the University of Debrecen (Hungary).