Marc Vervenne
Marc Vervenne | |
|---|---|
| Rector of KU Leuven | |
| In office 1 August 2005 – 31 July 2009 | |
| Preceded by | André Oosterlinck |
| Succeeded by | Mark Waer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1949 Ypres, Belgium |
| Alma mater | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven |
| Profession | Professor of Biblical studies |
| Website | www |
Marc Vervenne (born 16 April 1949) is a Belgian theologian.
From August 2005 till July 2009 he was the rector of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. In 2005, he won the elections for new rector in the third round on Tuesday 24 May 2005 by beating Rik Torfs with 50.81% to 49.19%. Before becoming rector, he was vice-rector of the Human sciences group. On 3 December 2008 the university announced that he would not serve a second term. On 1 August 2009 Mark Waer became the new rector.