Marc Vervenne

Marc Vervenne
Rector of KU Leuven
In office
1 August 2005  31 July 2009
Preceded byAndré Oosterlinck
Succeeded byMark Waer
Personal details
Born (1949-04-16) 16 April 1949
Ypres, Belgium
Alma materKatholieke Universiteit Leuven
ProfessionProfessor of Biblical studies
Websitewww.marcvervenne.be

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.