He received his doctorate from Utrecht University’s Faculty of Arts, with highest distinction (1989).
In 1993 he was awarded with the Province of Zeeland's Prize for Encouragement in Arts and Sciences.
Clement has published over 300 articles and is regarded as a specialist on the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Since September 2021 Clement holds the new chair of Theology & Music at the Theological University of Apeldoorn while remaining affiliated with Utrecht University as Professor of Musicology.
[4] Clement is involved in interdisciplinary research in the field of the relationship between theology and music.