Office of the Dean

Providing strategic leadership and coordination for the Faculty's academic work, research and engagement with communities and partners.

Meet the team Faculty resources
Leadership and coordination

Leadership in action

The Office of the Dean leads and coordinates the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of the Free State.

In partnership with academic and professional staff, the Office advances the Faculty's priorities in teaching and learning, research, community engagement and partnerships.

Its work also connects faculty operations and stakeholder relationships with the Faculty's contribution to society.

Faculty leadership

Meet the Dean

Dean

Prof JS Klaasen

The Dean provides academic leadership and strategic direction for the Faculty of Theology and Religion, working with colleagues to advance its academic work, institutional priorities and engagement with wider society.

Email klaasenjs@ufs.ac.za
Telephone +27 51 401 3213
Our people

Office of the Dean team

Contact the staff members responsible for key faculty support functions.

Our work

Areas of focus

The Faculty's priorities bring academic work into conversation with research, communities and collaborative partners.

01

Teaching and learning

Promoting quality teaching, learning and student development.

02

Research and scholarship

Strengthening theological and religious scholarship, research and academic exchange.

03

Community engagement

Applying academic insight through community engagement and service.

04

Collaboration and partnerships

Developing partnerships that enable dialogue and shared learning.

Information and resources

Faculty documents

Consult the Faculty's current academic and reporting documents.

Annual report Annual Report 2025 Academic information Faculty Rulebook 2026
Get in touch

Contact the Faculty

For a general enquiry, email or call the Faculty team.

Email theology@ufs.ac.za
Telephone +27 51 401 2667

FACULTY CONTACT

Academic Adviser
T: +27 51 401 2786
E: theology@ufs.ac.za

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