Abstract:
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria went through a process of restructuring,
resulting in the amalgamation of Dogmatics, Christian Ethics, Church History and Church
Polity into one department under the name ‘Systematic and Historical Theology’. This
contribution reflects only on the one aspect, namely Historical Theology. The point is made
that a name change could not mean ‘business as usual’, but should be regarded as an
opportunity to re-imagine the content and structure of Historical Theology. This is not an easy
task. This contribution reflects on Historical Theology as theological discipline, the teaching
content and how it could be relevant in Africa in the 21st century. It also has implications for
restructuring the curriculum.
