A vibrant academic community committed to justice, transformation and excellence through theological teaching, research and community engagement.
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
BTh Degree
General theological training and youth ministry preparation.
Master’s Degrees
Specialisation across theological disciplines.
BDiv Degree
Preparation for church ministry and leadership.
Doctoral Research
Advanced research in theology and religion.
Postgraduate Diploma
Bridge programme into advanced theological study.
Community Engagement
Theology that responds to real social challenges.
Our academic departments
Old and New Testament
Focus on responsible interpretation of Biblical texts and their relevance to contemporary contexts.
Old and New Testament
Focus on responsible interpretation of Biblical texts and their relevance to contemporary contexts.
Old and New Testament
Focus on responsible interpretation of Biblical texts and their relevance to contemporary contexts.
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
Our social impact
Faculty stories
Opinion and features
Human rights must still be genuinely realised
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Opinion and features
International Women’s Day: Key challenges for gender equality remain
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Opinion and features
Numerous challenges must be addressed to make social justice a reality
World Day of Social Justice was marked on 20 February. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University reflected on what must be done to...