Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Theology provides a stimulating and challenging academic environment where students critically explore theological, ethical and social issues. Our programmes encourage deep intellectual engagement and equip students to navigate faith, history and contemporary challenges with a broad and interdisciplinary perspective.
Theology integrates historical, systematic and practical insights from the social sciences, humanities and natural sciences. This approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to contribute to religious communities, academia and society through thoughtful scholarship and meaningful engagement.
Our values
We are focussed on positively impacting our society. Graduates work in faith communities, NGOs, education and advocacy, addressing issues like combating inequality, social cohesion and environmental stewardship. The Faculty empowers individuals to enhance discourse by fostering critical reflection on faith.
Our programmes:
Undergraduate programmes
Our undergraduate programmes combine rigorous theological scholarship with critical thinking and social engagement. They prepare graduates to serve and lead effectively in religious, educational and diverse community contexts.
Postgraduate programmes
We offer Honours, Master’s and Doctoral programmes in biblical studies, systematic theology and practical ministry.
Our departments
Department of Old and New Testament
The Department of Old and New Testament provides rigorous scholarly engagement with biblical texts, employing historical-critical methods, literary analyses and approaches.
Department of Practical Theology and Missiology
The Department of Practical Theology and Missiology prepares students for faith leadership and community transformation.
Department of Systemic Theology and Ecclesiology
The Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology promotes critical, coherent, contextual engagement with core Christian doctrines and church practices.
Our distinguishing features
Our research
