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26 January 2022 | Story Rulanzen Martin | 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.

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Three UFS academics serve on synod of the Dutch Reform Church
2009-11-17

Prof Fanie Snyman Prof Johan Janse van Rensburg Prof Rian Venter

Three academics from the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Faculty of Theology were elected at a recent session of the Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Free State to serve on this body. Prof. Johan Janse van Rensburg from the Department of Practical Theology was elected as Assessor of the Synod and both Prof. Fanie Snyman from the Department of Old Testament and Prof. Rian Venter from the Department of Systematic Theology were elected to serve on the Moderamen.
 

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