UFS Faculty of Theology

Youth Day 2026

Today we honour the courage of the young people of 16 June 1976 whose voices changed the course of South African history.

Their struggle was about more than education. It was about dignity, opportunity, freedom and the right to be heard.

As we commemorate Youth Day, we are reminded that every generation carries a responsibility to build on the sacrifices of those who came before us. The challenges facing young people today may be different, but the call remains the same: to lead with purpose, pursue knowledge, create opportunities and shape a better future for all.

To the youth of South Africa: your ideas matter, your voice matters, and your contribution matters.

Let us honour the legacy of 1976 not only through remembrance, but through action, mentorship, innovation and unity.

“The future is not something we inherit. It is something we build together.”

The University of the Free State will discontinue the use of AI detection software from 1 July 2026 as part of a broader shift towards authentic assessment, academic integrity, and responsible AI engagement in higher education.

The decision reflects growing international concern about the role and effectiveness of AI detection technologies, while reinforcing the UFS’ focus on critical thinking, ethical AI literacy, and meaningful student development.

Read more about how the UFS is preparing staff and students for an AI-enabled future built on trust, transparency, and responsible innovation.

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Thinking about your next academic step?

The Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of the Free State invites prospective students to explore a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to equip graduates for meaningful leadership, research, ministry, community engagement, and societal transformation.

Whether your passion lies in Theology, Religion Studies, Bible Translation, Practical Theology, Church History, Spirituality, or interdisciplinary scholarship, you will join a faculty committed to academic excellence, innovation, and impact. The Faculty's vision is to contribute to church, society, and the academy through contextually relevant teaching, research, and community engagement.

Why study with us?

• Globally recognised and locally rooted academic programmes
• Dedicated postgraduate opportunities and research pathways
• Opportunities for international engagement and collaboration
• A student-centred learning environment
• Access to postgraduate tuition fee bursary opportunities for qualifying students

Start your journey today and discover how faith, scholarship, and service can shape a better future.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.ufs.ac.za/theology

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Faculty of Theology and Religion Home Discover the Faculty of Theology and Religion at UFS. Offering diverse theological programmes from undergraduate to PhD levels, we are committed to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and community transformation.

The Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of the Free State invites scholars, theologians, postgraduate students, faith leaders, and researchers to submit abstracts for the upcoming conference:

Christian Zionism, Decoloniality and Liberation Hermeneutics

This interdisciplinary gathering will critically explore Christian Zionism and its implications for biblical interpretation, public theology, decolonial thought, justice, and liberation hermeneutics.

Abstract deadline: 5 June 2026
Conference date: 7 August 2026
Venue: HMS10, UFS Bloemfontein Campus and online

Suggested themes include:
• Christian Zionism and decolonial biblical interpretation
• Liberation theology, resistance, and justice
• Zionism, race, and global Christian discourse
• African and Global South readings of Scripture
• Palestinian Christian theology and counter narratives

We welcome rigorous, interdisciplinary, and globally engaged scholarship that contributes to critical theological reflection and transformative dialogue.

Submit abstracts to:
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RSVP and more information:
https://events.ufs.ac.za/e/FTRRS_Call_For_Papers_2026

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