About us
As an ecumenical faculty, we bring together students and scholars from diverse church traditions and contexts to reflect on faith, justice and transformation in today’s world.
Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University. We are a close-knit academic community committed to justice, transformation and excellence. Through teaching, research and engagement with faith communities, we seek to form leaders who contribute to healing, reconciliation and the flourishing of life.
Our Mission and Values
The Faculty of Theology is the smallest faculty at Stellenbosch University, creating a close and collaborative academic environment. Students and staff work together in an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity, critical reflection and community engagement. The faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and contributes actively to research, public debate and faith communities in South Africa and beyond.
Our Academic Structure
The academic work of the faculty is organised into three departments
that together cover the major fields of theological scholarship.
Old & New Testament
Focus on responsible interpretation of Biblical texts and their relevance to contemporary contexts.
Systematic Theology & Ecclesiology
Exploring Christian faith, ethics and the life of the church in dialogue with modern society.
Practical Theology & Missiology
Engaging faith in action through ministry, community development and social transformation.
Theology Library
The Theology Library provides access to a rich collection of printed and electronic resources that support research and teaching in theology and religion.