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26 January 2022
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Photo University of the Western Cape
The late Prof Jaap Durand.
The management of the University of the Free State (UFS) is saddened to learn of the passing of Prof Jaap Durand, revered theological academic and author. Prof Durand obtained his master’s degree from the UFS and received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy from the UFS in 2004.
Prof Durand has had a colourful career as academic, writer, and struggle activist: from Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of the Western Cape to Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the same university. He also served as the ombudsman of Stellenbosch University from 2002 to 2003.
During his life, Prof Durand was a unifier and a critical voice, speaking out against injustice. He has also authored several books, including Dit is amper dag; Evolusie, wetenskap en geloof, and Protesstem.
The UFS joins the higher education community in mourning and is deeply saddened by the loss of such a great theologian and academic. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to Prof Durand’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time.
Calvin research discussed at the UFS
2008-09-05
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The eighth South African Calvin research conference is taking place this week on the Main Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein. The conference, presented by the Institute for Classical and Reformation Studies, takes place every four years and aims to focus on pioneer research. Here are, from the left: Mr Jea-Yool Jeong, D.Th. student from Korea, Ms Deborah Murley, fourth-year B.Th. student, Prof. Udo Kern, University of Rostock in Germany, and Prof. Dolf Britz, from the Department of History and Polity at the UFS.
Photo: Lacea Loader |