Information 2007
Contents
1.From the Dean’s Office......
2.Welcome from the TSC chair person......
3.Year Planner......
3.1Opening service
3.2Theological Day......
3.3Calender 2007......
4.Faculty staff: General [excluding Academic Disciplines]......
4.1Dean’s office
4.2Support staff
4.3Library
5.Faculty activities
5.1Dean’s Office
5.2Faculty Board and Faculty Committee......
5.3Committees of the Faculty [in alphabetical order]......
5.4Boards of Lecturers
5.5Lecturers responsible for year groups
5.6Persons responsible for mentoring of new students [undergrad and postgrad]......
5.7Persons responsible for research seminars......
5.8Co-ordinators of study guides
5.9Evaluation......
5.10D-examinations......
5.11Theological study group / Lecturer prayer meetings......
5.12Discussion: ECF and the Board of the URC Curatorium
5.13Discussion: Faculty and BUCTER
5.14Krummelkring -social meeting between students and lecturers
6.Academic disciplines......
6.1Old and New Testament......
6.2Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology......
6.3Practical Theology and Missiology......
7.Church representation......
7.1Curatoria: Curatorium DR Church......
7.2Curatorium UR Church......
7.3Curatorium UPCSA (Presbyterian Church)
7.4Church Liaison Council [CLCUS]......
8.Student Matters
8.1Theological Students’ Council [TSC]......
8.2Class representatives......
8.3Where are our lectures?......
8.4Tidiness of venues......
8.5Class timetables......
8.6First Semester Test Timetable
8.7First Semester Exam Timetable
8.8Second Semester Test Timetable
8.9Second Semester Exam Timetable
8.10General arrangements re assignments, tests and exams......
8.11Bible knowledge exam [for all DRC students]......
8.12Practical training......
8.13Theology Library......
8.14Photocopying......
8.15E-learning......
8.16HUMARGA computer room......
8.17Cafeteria......
8.18Available bursaries......
8.19Spiritual development......
9.Schematic Representation of programmes......
10.Undergraduate Programmes......
10.1General remarks
10.2BTh in Christian Theology, Church Ministry and Leadership [with languages]......
10.3BTh in Christian Theology, Church Ministry and Leadership [without languages]......
10.4Baccalaureus in Theological Studies [BTS]......
11.Postgraduate Programmes
11.1General remarks
11.2Postgraduate Diploma in Theology [PDT]......
11.3MDiv [Church ministry and Christian leadership] 888 [120 Cr]......
11.4Modules and Programmes......
11.5Licentiate in Theology [Practice of Ministry 671]......
11.6MTh programme......
11.7DTh programme......
11.8BPhil / MPhil / DPhil in Bible interpretation......
11.9BPhil / MPhil in Chaplaincy......
11.10Cooperation with UWC
12.Units, Bureaus and Research Centres......
12.1Beyers Naude Centre for Public Theology [BNC]......
12.2Bureau for Continuing Theological Education and Research [BUCTER]
12.3Centre for Bible Interpretation and Translation in Africa [CEBITA]......
12.4Unit for Religion and Development Research [URDR]......
12.5Network for African Congregational Theology [NetACT]......
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1.From the Dean’s Office
Welcome to the Faculty of Theology!Prof Elna Mouton /
Dear Staff and Students
Welcome to the Faculty of Theology in 2007! As one of the ten faculties of the University of Stellenbosch, we have a unique opportunity to make a difference on campus this year. Let us simply begin by making the Faculty an appreciative and safe space for the human dignity and points of view of everyone.
This InformationBooklet has been prepared with care to introduce you to the Theological family, and to help you find your feet amidst the many activities taking place at the Faculty this year. Please read it carefully and use it as a compass to continually orientate yourself.
A special welcome to each and every student! Particularly to the large first year’s group. Being a student is a wonderful time in one’s life. Feel free to not only receive, but to contribute in your unique way to the creation of knowledge that will generate new energy and hope.
Welcome to every member of staff (lecturers and researchers, administrative-, library- and support staff), our church partners, parents and spouses, as well as everyone who shares in the many challenges for theological training and faith formation today. My prayer is that God’s healing presence will be experienced everywhere – in the classes and cafeteria, in our library and offices, at the Faculty centres and units, in the garden and chapel, in each other’s eyes and smiles, in the quality of our service…
In 2009, Theology will have been presented in Stellenbosch for 150 years. Jesus Christ is the “lens” through which we want to remember – both backand forward. We therefore wish to journey together in a spirit of thankfulness, humility and ultimate dependence on God for the future.
May our Faculty be available for God’s Spirit to surprise and refresh us, and to make us an overflowing blessing for this environment, the continent of Africa, and further afield!
Ndiyanamkela nonke ngovuyo kulo nyaka umtsha. Khanikhulule iibhatyi zenu nizive ukuba nisekhaya kulo mzi lakwaLizwi. Ndiyaniqwenelela ubukho obumangalisayo bukaThixo kunye neentsikelelo zakhe kuyo yonke imizamo yenu.
Elna Mouton
2.Welcome from the TSC chair person
Welcome to the Faculty of Theology!Nelius Niewenhuys /
Welkom aan almal wat hierdie jaar betrokke is by die Kweek. Alhoewel ons almal hier met ons eie unieke geskiedenis aangestap kom, begin ons nou 'n nuwe jaar van saamloop, saamlag en saamhuil. Watter wonderlike voorreg het elkeen van ons nie om deel te wees van 'n uitdaging wat diep aan ons elkeen se siele sal raak. Kom ons laat toe dat elke oomblik, elke persoon, elke stukkie leeswerk ons help vorm na 'n mens wat meer volwasse, simpatiek en meer deelnemend is.
Vir elke nuwe gesig by die Kweek wil ek spesiaal welkom sê. Sterkte met die volgende paar jaar se akademiese en persoonlike ontwikkeling in jou lewe. Gee van jou self, binne en buite die klas, en neem van ander wat hulle jou skenk. Wees dankbaar dat jy hier is en bly realisties oor die lewe buite teologie. Ons is nie 'n onbereikbare eiland vol selfversekerde geloofskennis nie. Ons almal ontdek die lewe in 'n genadige afhanklikheid van God, saam met mede-gelowiges, binne en buite die Kweek.
The Faculty holds a rich diversity of cultures, interpretation traditions and personalities. Let us, as children of the One God, accept and challenge each other to think from the perspective of the other person and to keep everyone we experience dear to our heart. May God grant us the eagerness to seek unity, the courage to listen and the patience to act wisely. Trust others with your presence and opinion and never deem your feelings as either unworthy or absolutely unmovable.
Ek wil elkeen van julle uitnooi om dinamies deel te raak van dit wat die Kweek bied en volhartig jouself te sien as deel van ons familie. Geniet jou tyd op Stellenbosch.
Nelius Niewenhuys
Theological Student Committee
3.Year Planner
3.1Opening service
Date and time:Sunday 4 February 2007 at 19:00
Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Stellenbosch- West
Conducted by: Reverend Marié Britz
3.2Theological Day
Date and time: Monday 5 February 2007 at 09:00
Venue: Attie van Wijk Auditorium, Faculty of Theology
Theme: Church reunification and public witness
Programme:09:00Opening and welcoming by the Dean: ProfElna Mouton
09:15About the relationship between church reunification and public witness: Prof Nico Koopman [Professor in Ethics and director of the Beyers Naudé Centre for Public Theology].
09:35:Where are we now? Where are we going? Perspectives from the leadership: Dr Coenie Burger [Moderator DRC], Rev Victor Pillay [Assessor of RCA], Rev M. Lebone [Moderator of DRC in Africa] and Prof Kgatla [Moderator URCSA].
10:30Discussion
11:00Tea
11:30Panel: Dr Auke Compaan, Ms Anlené Taljaard and Dr Rothney Tshaka
12:00The challenges of public witness by a united church: Dr Allan Boesak
12:30Discussion and closing
3.3Calender 2007
NB: This excerpt reflects only the particulars that apply to the Faculty staff and students. For the full calendar [as well as an English version], please consult the US web page at
Calender 2007
JanuaryTuesday, January 2 / University Office opens
Start of Student Intern Training MTh (Clinical Pastoral Care)
Friday, January 5 / Start of Honours and Master's examinations
Saturday, January 6 / JS Gericke Library closed
Monday, January 8 / Start of intensive Beginners' Course in Afrikaans for international students (to run until 28 January)
Friday, January 12 / Close of applications for postgraduate programmes (unless otherwise stated in the relevant section of the Yearbook)
Last day to submit applications for re-admission
Monday, January 16 / JS Gericke Library closes Mo-Thu from 20:00, Fri from 17:30 and Sa from 13:00
Orientation seminar for new lecturers, Group 1
Applications for admittion to the MDiv degree programme close
Monday, January 22 / Start of BTh III - IV and MDiv in the Faculty of Theology
Tuesday, January 23 / Orientation seminar for new lecturers, Group 2
Confirmation of November/December examination results by the Vice-Rector (T)
Wednesday, January 24 / End of Honours and Master's examinations and January examinations
Welcoming programme for international students until 27 Jan New-comer first year students to report to residences
Thursday, January 25 / Introductory programme for newcomer students and their parents (Stellenbosch Campus)
WELCOMING OF NEWCOMER FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS in the DF Malan Centre by the Rector and Vice Chancellor
Friday, January 26 / Compulsory academic literacy test for all first years
Saturday, January 27 / Welcoming programme for newcomer first-year students
Welcoming programme for international students ends
Monday, January 29 / Registration of newcomer first-year students
Students who are following the extended degree programmes register in their different faculties
Registration of senior students
Tuesday, January 30 / Registration of newcomer first-year students
Students who are following the extended degree programmes register in their different faculties
Registration of senior students
Wednesday, January 31 / Registration of Senior Students
February
Thursday, February 1 / Registration of Senior Students
Friday, February 2 / Faculty Board Meeting: Theology
Welcoming programme for newcomer first-year students continues
Registration of senior students
Saturday, February 3 / Official welcoming programme for newcomer first-year students ends
RAG
Sunday, February 4 / Opening service of the Faculty of Theology in DRC Stellenbosch-West Cogregation
Monday, February 5 / Theology Day: Opening of the Faculty of Theology in Attie van Wyk Auditorium of the Theological Seminary [9:00-12:30]
CLASSES FOR NEWCOMER FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS CONTINUE
START OF CLASSES FOR SENIOR STUDENTS
Friday, February 16 / LAST DAY FOR CHANGES TO MODULES AND PROGRAMMES
Close of NRF/DoL "Scarce Skills" Bursary applications (selected fields of study) for Honours students
Close of applications for NRF Freestanding Honours bursaries
Friday, February 23 / LAST DAY FOR LATE REGISTRATION (excluding new M and D students)
Last day for loading of marks for special exams, Masterstudents and results for Doctoral students for the March graduation
SENATE [14:00]
Wednesday,February 28 / Krummelkring (social event for students and lecturers)
Last day for the submission of M and D applications with full detailed study records, research proposals, bibliographies
March
Thursday, March 8 / Faculty Board Meeting: Theology
Friday, March 9 / Last day for Master’s and Doctoral dissertations to the US printers for the April graduation
Last day for the handing in of nominations for NRF bursuries
Tuesday, March 13 / Confirmation of results of special exams and Master’s candidate by Vice-Rector (Teaching)
Wednesday, March 21 / Human Rights Day
Thursday, March 23 / Last day for application for financial support for Overseas study leave (1 July to 31 Dec. 2006)
Tuesdat, March 27 / First Graduation & Diploma Ceremony - Theology
Wednesday, March 28 / Krummelkring (social event for students and lecturers)
Thursday, March 29 / Applications for international students for admission in the second semester close
Friday March 30 / END OF FIRST TERM
LAST DAY FOR LATE REGISTRATION OF NEW M AND D STUDENTS
April
Friday, April 6 / GOOD FRIDAY
Monday, April 9 / EASTER MONDAY
Tuesday, April 10 / START OF CLASSES FOR THE SECOND TERM
Friday, April 20 / SENATE
Wednesday, April 25 / Krummelkring (social event for students and lecturers)
Friday, April 27 / FREEDOM DAY
Monday, April 30 / Last day on which students may officially discontinue any first-semester modules at Admin A
May
Tuesday, May 1 / WORKER'S DAY
Thursday, May 3 / Last day for submission of moderated question papers for the second opportunity in June
Thursday, May 10 / Faculty Board Meeting: Theology
Wednesday, May 16 / Last day to make special arrangements for question papers for the June examinations (duplicated by faculties) to be delivered to the Examinations Section, in those instances in which approval has been obtained from the Registrar (first opportunity)
Friday, May 18 / End of formal lectures
Last day for announcement of class marks for first semester modules
Monday, May 21 / Start of June examinations
June
Friday, June 8 / SENATE
Monday, June 11 / End of June examinations
JS Gericke Library closes Mo - Fri 17:30, Sa 13:00
Saturday, June 16 / YOUTH DAY
Friday, June 22 / Last day to submit applications for long leave, study leave and opportunity for study in 2008
Friday, June 29 / End of June supplementary examinations
END OF SECOND SEMESTER
Closing date for applications by prospective students who wish to qualify for priority treatment with regard to academic admission and placements in a University residence in 2007
July
Wednesday, July 11 / Start of the programme to welcome new international students
Friday, July 13 / Last day for submission of applications to enrole from the 2nd semester in 2007, with the exception of applications for re-admission (which closed on 21 May already)
Friday, July 20 / Last day for departments to load class marks and final marks for the June examination and progress marks for the first semester
Last day to submit lists of prescribed books for 2008
Monday, July 23 / START OF CLASSES FOR SECOND SEMESTER
Wednesday, July 25 / Krummelkring with soup (social event for students and lecturers)
Thursday, July 26 / Faculty Board Meeting: Theology
Friday, July 27 / Last day for students to change meal quotas on their student accounts
August
Wednesday, August 1 / US open day
Friday, August 3 / LAST DAY FOR CHANGES TO MODULES AND PROGRAMMES AND FOR THE REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION TO RESIDE WITH EFFECT FROM THE SECOND SEMESTER
Closing date for applications for bursaries from the Andrew W Mellon Foundation for full-time black (including brown and Asian) Master's and Doctoral students, as well as post-doctoral fellows from previously disadvantaged communities
Monday, August 6 / Confirmation of June examination results by Vice-Rector (Teaching)
Thursday, August 9 / NATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Friday, August 17 / SENATE
September
Friday, September 7 / END OF THIRD TERM
Friday,September 14 / Language Committee
Monday, September 17 / START OF THE FOURTH TERM
Wednesday, September 19 / Last day to lodge requests for financial support from Special Fund for Study Leave Abroad (with starting dates between 1 January and 1 June 2008)
Thursday, September 20 / Faculty Board Meeting: Theology
Friday, September 21 / Closing date for applications for Harry Crossley bursaries for Master's and Doctoral students.
Last day for application by staff members for post-doctoral grants
Monday, September 24 / HERITAGE DAY
Wednesday, September 26 / Krummelkring (social event for students and lecturers)
Friday, September 28 / Last day to submit late applications for admission as an undergraduate student in 2008, including applications for readmission
Last day on which students may officially discontinue any second-semester modules or year modules at Admin A
Last day for international students to apply for admission for the first semester of 2008
Last day for payment of outstanding balances of tuition fees and other monies
October
Monday, October 1 / Last day for submission of question papers for November examinations
Friday, October 12 / SENATE
Wednesday, October 24 / Last day to make special arrangements for question papers for the November examinations (duplicated by faculties) to be delivered to the Examinations Section, in those instances in which the approval of the Registrar has been obtained (first opportunity)
Friday, October 26 / End of formal lectures
Last day for announcement of class marks
Closing date for applications for Postgraduate Merit Bursaries for international students
Tuesday, October 30 / Start of November examinations
Wednesday, October 31 / Last day for submission pf bursary applications by prospective undergraduate students
November
Thursday, November 8 / Faculty Board Meeting: Theology
Friday, November 9 / Last day for applications for postgraduate bursaries for the following year from needy students who are already registered at StellenboschUniversity. Last day for applications for postgraduate private scholarships that are administered by Stellenbosch
Monday, November 12 / Applications for private bursaries close
Wednesday, November 14 / End of examination for Licentiate (Theology)
Friday, November 16 / Last day for departments to load final marks for Licentiate (Theology)
Tuesday, November 20 / Announcement of examination results for Licentiate (Theology)
Executive Committee (Senate) (Faculty Board reports)
Wednesday, November 21 / End of November examination (first opportunity)
Gericke Library will close Mo - Fri at 17:30 and Sa at 13:00
Admission Ceremony at Faculty of Theology
Thursday, November 22 / Start of November examinations (second opportunity) (until Sat8 Dec)
Tuesday, November 27 / Last day for departments to load final marks of internally and externally moderated papers from the first examination in November for all students who are to graduate in December
Wednesday, November 28 / SENATE
Thursday, November 29 / Last day for submission of assignments, theses and dissertations to the US Printers for the December graduation ceremonies
Last day for submitting bursary applications by current undergraduate students
December
Friday, December 7 / Announcement of results of November examinations
Closing date for applications for the SU Postgraduate Merit Bursaries for full-time study and for applications for postgraduate scholarships for needy students who will register at SU for the first time in 2008
Saturday, December 8 / End of November supplementary examinations
Tuesday, December 11 / FIRST Graduation Ceremony
Last day for departments to load internally moderated performance marks of non-final year modules of the November examinations (second opportunity)
SECOND Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, December 12 / THIRD Graduation Ceremony
FOURTH Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, December 13 / FIFTH Graduation Ceremony
SIXTH Graduation Ceremony
Friday, December 14 / SEVENTH Graduation Ceremony
END OF SECOND SEMESTER
Saturday, December 15 / JS Gericke Library closed
Sunday, December 16 / DAY OF RECONCILIATION
Monday, December 17 / PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday, December 18 / Confirmation of examination results of internally moderated performance marks of non-final year modules from the supplementaryexamination opportunity in November by the Vice-Rector (T)
Friday, December 21 / University Office closes
Tuesday,December 25 / CHRISTMAS DAY
Wednesday, December 26 / DAY OF GOODWILL
4.Faculty staff: General [excluding Academic Disciplines]
4.1Dean’s office
Dean / Prof Elna Mouton[Room 1024]
Tel. 808-3255/3254
E-mail: /
PA to the Dean / [Room ]
Tel. 808-3255 [w]
E-mail: /
Operations Co-ordinator
(part - time) / Rev Liena Hoffman
[Room 1024]
E-mail: /
Faculty secretary / Ms Melanie Peterson
Tel. 808-4850 [w]
E-mail: /
4.2Support staff
Assistant / Mr Howard RuitersTel. 808-3534 /
Assistant
Photocopy Room / Mr Mark Koopman
Tel. 808-3253 /
Assistant
Curatorium / Mr Joseph Fillies
Tel. 887-6819 /
Assistant
Housekeeping / Ms Jenny Fortein /
Parttime 3/8 Assistant Cafeteria/ Computer room / Ms Minnie Philander /
4.3Library
Head / Ms Beulah GerickeTel. 808-3508
E-mail: /
Subject enquiries / Ms Susanne Botha
Tel. 808-3252
E-mail: /
Borrowing desk, General Enquiries and distance education students / Ms Annemarié Eagleton
Tel. 808-3507
E-mail: /
Borrowing desk and general enquiries / Ms Theresa Jooste
Tel. 808-3252
E-mail: /
5.Faculty activities
5.1Dean’s Office
The Dean’s office is primarily concerned with the planning and promotion of academic excellence, liaising with the US-board, Church Liaison committees and students, as well as the management of the Faculty.