The Ruusbroec Society …
- studies the history of spirituality in the Low Countries.
- This is done from an interdisciplinary perspective,
- with a focus on the textual tradition, printed sources and visual culture.
- actively collects primary and secondary sources within this field.
- This takes place in its unique library,
- where the collections are accessible to both researchers and a wider interested public.
- contributes to teaching, research and services at the University of Antwerp and actively participates in the university’s policy-making.
Excerpt from the provisional articles of association of the RI from 1939. RI Archives, Administration, 1.2.