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Humanities Academic Presents Paper at Evolving Minds Conference

October 19, 2018

Dean and Head of the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics Professor David Spurrett presented a paper at the Evolving...

Highlights from the annual John Dube Memorial Lecture.

October 1, 2018

UKZN’s School of Education and the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC), in collaboration with the University Language Planning...

UKZN-ASRA Host Mahatma Gandhi Lecture

September 18, 2018

The Association for the Study of Religion in Southern Africa (ASRSA) recently hosted the Gandhi Memorial Lecture at Howard College...

PhDs for Proud Philosophy Students

September 14, 2018

Professor Bernard Matolino, an academic from the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics, is proud of his three students Drs...

PhD for 79-year-old Theology Graduate

September 14, 2018

Dr Ossie Kretzmann will tell you that it is never too late to start something new or take your life...

Archbishop Denis Hurley Scholarship for Theology Student

August 24, 2018

Honours student in Theology, Mr Francis Bobaikuu from the College of Humanities was recently awarded the Archbishop Denis Hurley Scholarship.This scholarship...

UKZN Academics Review and Contribute to New Classics Book

August 20, 2018

The Classics Department from the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC) hosted a visit by Professor Grant Parker of...

UKZN Religion Discipline Gives 67 Minutes for Mandela

July 26, 2018

The School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics recently participated in the 67 minutes for Mandela initiative in partnership with NPO...

English Academic Delves into Hellenistic Literature

June 28, 2018

The Classics Department in the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics hosted visiting academic, Ms Valeria Pace from the University...

College of Humanities hosts first Gender, Religion & Sexuality Conference

June 7, 2018

The School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC) in the College of Humanities recently hosted the first Religion, Gender and...

Renowned i-Sangoma Nokulinda Mkhize gives guest lecture at UKZN

May 10, 2018

In celebration of African Religious Heritage and Religion & Media Studies, the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC) presented...

Masters cum laude graduate investigates theories of race in research

April 18, 2018

Stellenbosch University lecturer, Mr Phila Msimang, graduated cum laude with his master of arts (philosophy) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal....

UKZN’s oldest graduate’s tale of grace and great triumph

April 16, 2018

Dr Elizabeth Martiny graduated with a PhD in Religion and Theology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Aged 71 years old,...

Academic Appointed Fellow at Cambridge University

April 12, 2018

Professor Simangaliso Kumalo, a lecturer in the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC), has been appointed a Fellow of...

UKZN hosts 2017 John Langalibalele Dube Memorial Lecture

September 29, 2017

UKZN’s School of Education and the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC), in collaboration with the University Language Planning and Development Office...

UKZN Classics Department Hosts Visiting US Professor

September 7, 2017

The Classics Department within the College of Humanitiesrecently hosted Professor Victor Castellani of the Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of Denver in the...

Renowned Storyteller Dr Gcina Mhlophe grips audience with magical songs

September 1, 2017

In celebration of Women’s Month the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC) recently hosted an inspirational talk, titled: House of Song...