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UFS extends its condolences on the passing of Theological giant, Prof Jaap Durand

26 January 2022 | Story Rulanzen Martin | Photo University of the Western Cape

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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Journal for Contemporary History handed over

2005-06-10

The Department of History at the University of the Free State (UFS) handed a special edition of the Journal for Contemporary History to Prof Teuns Verschoor, Vice-Rector: Academic Operations and Prof Gerhardt de Klerk, Dean: Faculty of the Humanities at the UFS.

Most of the articles in the journal, which appeared earlier this year, are about facettes of the first decade of democracy in South Africa.

The Department of History has the highest research output in the Faculty of Humanities at the UFS for the period 2002-2004 and also boasts with the highest number of research articles appearing in accredited journals.

From left: Prof Teuns Verschoor, Vice-Rector: Academic Operations; Prof Gerhardt de Klerk, Dean: Faculty of the Humanities; Prof Leo Barnard, Head: Department of History and Prof André Wessels from the Department of History

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