UFS Faculty of Theology

UFS Faculty of Theology The Faculty of Theology and Religion offers training to persons wanting to become involved in church ministry. Training believers for their ministry.

Die Fakulteit Teologie bied aan mense die geleentheid om op hul roeping te antwoord en toegerus te word vir diens in God se Koninkryk.

Some questions deserve more than quick answers.Why do people believe?How should we lead?What makes a society just?Where ...
11/09/2026

Some questions deserve more than quick answers.

Why do people believe?
How should we lead?
What makes a society just?
Where does faith meet everyday life?

Study Theology and Religion at UFS.

Applications for 2027 are open.

www.ufs.ac.za/theology

Your research deserves an audienceEvery research project begins with a question. Every important conversation begins wit...
11/09/2026

Your research deserves an audience

Every research project begins with a question. Every important conversation begins with someone willing to share their work.

FESCO 2027 is an opportunity to present your ideas, receive valuable feedback, build your academic network, and contribute to conversations that matter.

Whether your work is complete or still developing, we encourage you to submit an abstract.

Submission deadline: 30 October 2026

Conference theme:
Religion and Engaged Scholarship for Ethical Governance

Student submissions:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JdAUbR0N7J

Academic submissions:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zDenXyCpdJ

Why “Unity in Diversity”?What does it mean to live together in a society shaped by different religions, beliefs, traditi...
10/09/2026

Why “Unity in Diversity”?

What does it mean to live together in a society shaped by different religions, beliefs, traditions and worldviews?

Interreligious Week 2026 takes up this important question under the theme “Unity in Diversity”.

Join the Department of Religion Studies from 5 to 9 October for an opportunity to engage with the importance of understanding and respecting religious diversity.

Venue: HMS 10
Date: 5 to 9 October 2026

Be part of the conversation.

RSVP: https://events.ufs.ac.za/e/Interreligious_Week_2026

PGSC RESEARCH HUB | EVERY FRIDAYThe Theology and Religion Postgraduate Student Council (PGSC) invites all postgraduate s...
09/09/2026

PGSC RESEARCH HUB | EVERY FRIDAY

The Theology and Religion Postgraduate Student Council (PGSC) invites all postgraduate students in the Faculty of Theology and Religion to join our Research Hub every Friday.

A space to present your research, receive peer reviewed feedback, engage in scholarly discussions, collaborate, and grow together as a research community.

Venue: TLG 21
Time: 09:00–15:00
Every Friday

For assistance accessing the online session:
Email: [email protected]

Presented by the Postgraduate Student Council (PGSC)
Faculty of Theology and Religion, UFS

Ask better questions. Think deeper.What questions do you want to spend your life answering?At the Faculty of Theology an...
09/09/2026

Ask better questions. Think deeper.

What questions do you want to spend your life answering?

At the Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of the Free State, we believe that meaningful learning begins with the courage to ask better questions.

Explore theology, religion, faith, leadership and society through academically rigorous programmes rooted in African realities and connected to global conversations.

Applications for 2027 are open.

Explore our programmes and find the qualification that aligns with your academic and professional journey.

Apply: https://apply.ufs.ac.za/Application/Start?
Explore the Faculty: www.ufs.ac.za/theology

Undergraduate applications close 30 September 2026. Postgraduate applications close 31 October 2026.

Interreligious Week 2026 is coming.From 5 to 9 October 2026, the Department of Religion Studies invites you to join us f...
08/09/2026

Interreligious Week 2026 is coming.

From 5 to 9 October 2026, the Department of Religion Studies invites you to join us for Interreligious Week 2026, under the theme:

Unity in Diversity

Come and be part of a week that creates space for engagement, dialogue and reflection on religion in a diverse society.

Date: 5 to 9 October 2026
Venue: HMS 10

Save the date and make plans to attend.

RSVP: https://events.ufs.ac.za/e/Interreligious_Week_2026

Only weeks remain to submit your abstract.The countdown to the 2027 FESCO Conference has begun. If you have been thinkin...
08/09/2026

Only weeks remain to submit your abstract.

The countdown to the 2027 FESCO Conference has begun. If you have been thinking about presenting your research, now is the time to take the next step.

Join academics, researchers, postgraduate students and emerging scholars as we explore:

Religion and Engaged Scholarship for Ethical Governance

Conference: 22 to 23 April 2027
Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of the Free State

Abstract submission deadline: 30 October 2026

Student submissions:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JdAUbR0N7J

Academic submissions:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zDenXyCpdJ

It is more than you thinkTheology is not only about the church.It is also about people, society, leadership, ethics, spi...
08/09/2026

It is more than you think

Theology is not only about the church.

It is also about people, society, leadership, ethics, spirituality and the questions that shape our world.

Explore where your questions can take you.

2027 applications are open.

www.ufs.ac.za/theology

Call for papers: Religion and Engaged Scholarship for Ethical GovernanceThe Faculty of Theology and Religion at the Univ...
08/09/2026

Call for papers: Religion and Engaged Scholarship for Ethical Governance

The Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of the Free State invites scholars, postgraduate students, clergy, practitioners and community leaders to submit papers for the Religion and Engaged Scholarship for Ethical Governance Conference.

The conference will take place from 22 to 23 April 2027 in Bloemfontein and will explore how religion and engaged scholarship can contribute to ethical governance, public accountability and social transformation.

The conference welcomes contributions that critically engage with religion, corruption, leadership, justice, governance, theological education and political transformation.

Abstract submission deadline: 30 October 2026.

Submit your abstract to:
[email protected] | [email protected]

40 years of the Belhar Confession: a conversation that still mattersThe Faculty of Theology and Religion invites you to ...
06/09/2026

40 years of the Belhar Confession: a conversation that still matters

The Faculty of Theology and Religion invites you to join us as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Belhar Confession.

The evening will bring together theological reflection and conversation around the continuing significance of Belhar for the church and society.

Tuesday, 22 September 2026
18:00
HMS 10, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein

Join us for a lecture and panel discussion featuring Dr Eugene Fortein, Dr Langa Fokase and Rev Jan Lubbe.

We look forward to welcoming members of the university community, churches, theological institutions and the wider public.

University of the Free State

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Bloemfontein
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