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University of the Free State (UFS)

Faculty of Theology and Religion

Contact Details

Telephone:
+27 51 401 2667
Email:
theology@ufs.ac.za
Address:
Room 101, Theology Building (Bloemfontein Campus)
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Overview

The Faculty of Theology and Religion is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education. Our commitment to research, teaching, and community engagement makes us a knowledge partner in various academic communities, church denominations, and broader society.

The Faculty is the only institution in central South Africa that offers fully-fledged, all-inclusive theological education to train students for a professional career in ministry. The Faculty embraces values that encourage cultural, gender, and ethnic inclusivity, and promote academic and intellectual excellence, innovation, and support, as well as spiritual and ethical integrity. It also strives to establish a sense of community and hospitality within all the spheres of faculty activities.

Campuses

Location Province
Bloemfontein Free State
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Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

  • (PhD) with specialisation in Bible Translation|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialisation in Church History and Polity|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialisation in New Testament Greek and Early Christian Literature|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialisation in Old Testament|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialisation in Practical Theology|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialisation in Religion Studies|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialisation in Spirituality|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialisation in Systematic Theology|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialitsation in Missiology|Blended
  • (PhD) with specialization in New Testament|Blended

Masters Degree

  • (MA Bible Translation Management) Coursework|Blended
  • (MA Bible Translation) Coursework|Blended
  • (MTh) by Dissertation only with specialisation in Church History and Polity|Blended
  • (MTh) by Dissertation only with specialisation in Missiology|Blended
  • (MTh) by Dissertation only with specialisation in New Testament Greek and Early Christian Literature|Blended
  • (MTh) by Dissertation only with specialisation in Old Testament|Blended
  • (MTh) by Dissertation only with specialisation in Practical Theology|Blended
  • (MTh) by Dissertation only with Specialisation in Religion Studies|Blended
  • (MTh) by Dissertation only with specialisation in Systematic Theology|Blended
  • (MTh) by Dissertation only with specialitsation in New Testament|Blended
  • (MTh) with specialisation in Church History and Polit|Blended
  • (MTh) with specialisation in New Testament|Blended
  • (MTh) with specialisation in Old Testament|Blended
  • (MTh) with specialisation in Pastoral Theology and Praxis|Blended
  • (MTh) with specialisation in Practical and Missional Theology|Blended
  • (MTh) with specialisation in Religion Studies|Blended
  • (MTh) with specialisation in Spirituality|Blended
  • (MTh) with specialisation in Systematic Theology|Blended

Honours Degree

  • (BThHons) with specialisation in Church History and Polity|Blended
  • (BThHons) with specialisation in New Testament|Blended
  • (BThHons) with specialisation in New Testament Greek and Early Christian Literature|Blended
  • (BThHons) with specialisation in Old Testament|Blended
  • (BThHons) with specialisation in Practical and Missional Theology|Blended
  • (BThHons) with specialisation in Religion Studies|Blended
  • (BThHons) with specialisation in Systematic Theology|Blended

Postgraduate Diploma

  • (PGDip) in Theology|Blended

Bachelors Degree

  • Bachelor of Divinity|On-Campus

Short Course

  • Short Course in Burial rites in the African context
  • Short course in Christian leadership in contemporary context
  • Short Course in Christian ritual as a verbal and non-verbal phenomenon
  • Short Course in Effective Bible teaching to children
  • Short Course in Interpreting the bible: A historical overview and a practical execution
  • Short Course in Introduction to the Bible
  • Short Course in Practical Theology in a fast-changing environment
  • Short Course in Providence and financial planning for pastors
Qualifications last updated: 02 Apr 2025.

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