Joël Valk MA

PhD Candidate
Religious Studies

Contested Matters (website in Dutch) is the place to be for teachers who want to inspire and challenge their students with engaging, relevant lessons about the role of religion in our society. The teaching materials we provide are designed to help students discover and reflect on religious expressions that occur in all sorts of ways in their lives. Contested Matters helps explore how religion has not only a personal, but also a social dimension that is essential for a deep understanding of Dutch society.