Johan Frederik van Oordt; name sometimes spelled as Joan Frederik van Oordt (23 November 1794 – 11 December 1852) was a Dutch theologian born in Rotterdam

Rotterdam

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In 1821 he earned his doctorate at University of Utrecht, where one of his instructors was Philip Willem van Heusde

Philip Willem van Heusde

Philip Willem van Heusde was an influential Dutch philosopher, who founded Groningen theology...

 (1778-1839). While still a student he served as pastor in Lower Langbroek. Following graduation he served as a minister in Alkmaar

Alkmaar

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, and in 1823 returned to Utrecht

Utrecht (city)

Utrecht city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011.Utrecht's ancient city centre features...

, where he worked as a minister and teacher.

In 1829 van Oordt was appointed professor of theology at the University of Groningen

University of Groningen

The University of Groningen , located in the city of Groningen, was founded in 1614. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands as well as one of its largest. Since its inception more than 100,000 students have graduated...

, where he conducted classes in dogmatics, practical theology

Practical theology

Practical theology is the practical application of theology to everyday life. Richard Osmer explains that the four key questions and tasks in practical theology are:# What is going on? # Why is this going on?...

, homiletics

Homiletics

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, et al. With Louis Gerlach Pareau

Louis Gerlach Pareau

Louis Gerlach Pareau, was a Dutch theologian born in Deventer. He was the son of Jean Henri Pareau , a professor of Oriental languages at the University of Utrecht....

 (1800-1866) and Petrus Hofstede de Groot

Petrus Hofstede de Groot

Petrus Hofstede de Groot , Dutch theologian, was born at Leer in East Friesland, and was educated at the Gymnasium and University of Groningen....

 (1802-1886), he formed the nucleus of an influential theological movement known as the Groningen School

Groningen theology

Groningen theology was a popular movement which grew from the founding influence of Philip Willem van Heusde, who was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utrecht from 1804 to 1839. The emphasis of the movement was education: God educates people through his acts. The ideas of Groningen...

. At Groningen he was also co-founder of the journal Waarheid in Liefde (Truth and Love). In 1839 he relocated to the University of Leiden as a professor of theology.

• Note: He is not to be confused with Johan Frederik van Oordt (1856-1918), a South African writer.