Education
He studied theology at Utrecht, and from 1832 to 1837, served as a pastor in Stiens.
theologian university professor
He studied theology at Utrecht, and from 1832 to 1837, served as a pastor in Stiens.
Afterwards, he taught classes at the Rijksatheneum in Franeker, relocating to the University of Groningen in 1840, where he was as a professor of theology. Among his better written efforts was a textbook on practical theology titled Practische Godgeleerdheid of beschouwing van de Evangeliebediening. Other published works by Muurling include:
Louis Gerlach Pareau: Een Levensbeeld.
(Louis Gerlach Pareau: A life portrait), 1866.
Hervormde Kerk: Een handboek bij de Academy lessen, Groningen 1851-"57, (Reformed Church: A textbook on the academic lessons at Groningen in 1851-1857). Resultaten van onderzoek en ervaring op godsdienst gebied, Groningen 1865-"67, (Results of research and experience in theology at Groningen in 1865-1867).