Welcome to the Faculty of Theology
The Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University is a close-knit academic community dedicated to exploring faith, justice and transformation in a complex world. Through teaching, research and community engagement, we seek to cultivate leaders who contribute to the flourishing of society.
Programmes we offer
Study Theology at Stellenbosch University
Our academic departments
Student Life
Theology students participate in a vibrant academic and community environment supported by academic advisors, student leadership structures and counselling services.
Research & Centres
Beyers Naudé Centre for Public Theology
Focuses on faith and public life, justice, reconciliation and responsible citizenship.
Ekklesia Centre
Supports leadership development and congregational life through ecumenical collaboration.
Unit for Religion and Development Research
Research on religion’s role in sustainable community development.
NetACT
Pan-African network strengthening theological education across the continent.
Faculty stories
Events
Probing discussion explores prophetic ethics in a fractured world
A recent book launch at Stellenbosch University (SU) evolved into a searching and wide-ranging conversation about ethics, faith and the future of humanity in an...
Opinion and features
Human rights must still be genuinely realised
South Africans celebrated Human Rights Day on 21 March. In opinion pieces for the media experts at Stellenbosch University focused on some of the key challenges...
Opinion and features
International Women’s Day: Key challenges for gender equality remain
The weight women carry, social norms and sexual corruption, and empathy for victims of violence. These are the issues that experts at Stellenbosch University...
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Church Partners
Our partnerships support the training and formation of ministers and church leaders while creating
opportunities for collaboration across diverse Christian traditions.
