MISSION

​​LECTIO is devoted to the study of the intellectual history of pre-modern and early modern Europe.
It builds on the strong and unique Leuven tradition of (art) historical, philosophical, philological, linguistic, juridical and theological approaches to the history of ideas. Its mission is to foster collaborative research across the boundaries of disciplines, theories and methods.

Combining more traditional philological, hermeneutical and historical-critical approaches with new methodologies, LECTIO is also at the forefront of recent developments in the Digital Humanities and the application of Artificial Intelligence to the historical humanities. 

RESEARCH FOCUS

 

Upcoming events

 

LECTIO Chair 2024
Lezing door
Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer


 

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Our members

As an interdisciplinary institute, LECTIO brings together more than 40 professors and 130 junior researchers from KU Leuven:

Meet our members

 

 

 
   Magister Dixit
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Open call for LECTIO membership

We are always keen on welcoming new members to our institute. No deadlines, and no complex procedures: email us, and let's get to know each other better. Membership is open to all KU Leuven members.

How do I join LECTIO?

 

Contact LECTIO

 

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LECTIO
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Blijde Inkomststraat 5 Box 3004
3000 Leuven
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Almost 600 years of KU Leuven

The year 2025 will be one big celebration.
Our University will be celebrating six centuries of groundbreaking research, inspiring teaching, and active engagement in the world. 

LECTIO is participating!

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