Background
Geest, Paul van was born on August 5, 1964 in The Hague, Netherlands.
Geest, Paul van was born on August 5, 1964 in The Hague, Netherlands.
Drs Nederlandse Taal en Letterkunde, Rijksuniversiteit Leiden, 1986. Licenciate fundamental theology, Pontificia University Gregoriana, Rome, 1991. Doctor of Philosophy, Katholieke Theologische U.Utrecht, Netherlands, 1996.
Research fellow Titus Brandsma Institute, Catholic University Nijmegen, Netherlands, 1991—1996. Lecturer Catholic Theologische University Utrecht, 1997—1998. Pastor Interparochiële Vereniging Rotterdam Oost/ Capelle, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1997—2001.
Science researcher Netherlands Organization Science Research, The Hague, Netherlands, since 1998. Professor, chairman Augustijnse studies Catholic Theological University Utrecht, Netherlands, since 2001.
Bestuurslid Pax Christi Nederland, Utrecht, 1997—2000. Member of Noster. Netherlandse Onderzoeksschool voor Theologie en Religiewetenschap (senior research fellow since 1998).
Son of Jacques van Geest and Petronella van Geest Meeuwesse. Married Ingrid Henriette Maria de Groen. Children: Isabel Maria, Sophie Josephine Maria.