Dr Tristán Kapp

English

Afrikaans

Dutch

French

Research & Scholarship

Qualitative Research, Ethnography, Discourse Analysis, Algorithmic Analysis, Interdisciplinary Research, Religion Studies, Esotericism, Digital Humanities, Politics, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human Rights Research, Peer-Reviewed Publishing, International Conference Presentations.

Academic & Public Communication

Scholarly Communication, Public Speaking, Media Engagement, Television Appearances, Radio Interviews, Podcast Contributions, Policy Communication, Public Scholarship, Content Translation.

Advocacy & Legal Support

Human Rights Advocacy, Religious Freedom Advocacy, Grassroots Advocacy, Paralegal Skills, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Legal Drafting, Policy Research, Interfaith Coalition Building.

Leadership & Collaboration

Project Leadership, Supervision, Mentoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Dialogue, Workshop Facilitation, Interfaith Discussion Leadership, Team Collaboration, Social Media Management (ASRSA).

Digital Media & Thought Leadership

Digital Content Strategy, Audience Growth, Social Media Management, TikTok (24K+ followers), LinkedIn, Facebook (6.1K+ followers), Instagram (1.9K+ followers), Blogging, Public Commentary.

Interpersonal & Transferable Skills

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusivity, Cross-Cultural Adaptability, Creative Problem Solving, Adaptability, Pressure Management.

Professional Memberships

Association for the Study of Religion in Southern Africa (ASRSA), Interdisciplinary Network of Pagan Studies (INOPS), European Network for the Study of Islam and Esotericism (ENSIE), International Science Reserve (ISR), International Federation for World Peace and Harmony (IFWPH), Research Data Alliance (RDA), African Scientists Directory (ASD), Global Research Institute and Training Center (GRIT).

Academic Interests

Comparative Religion, Esotericism, Digital Religion, Politics of Religion, Conspirituality, New Media Studies, Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Human Rights, Social Justice, Decoloniality, Post-Theistic Spirituality, Sexuality Studies.

Mr Damon Leff

Director of Legal Services, South African Pagan Rights Alliance (SAPRA). Contact details available upon request.

Prof Johannes Cronjé

Emeritus Professor of Information Technology, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). Contact details available upon request.

Prof Jaco Beyers

H.O.D. Dept. Religion Studies, Deputy Dean, Teaching & Learning, Faculty of Theology & Religion, University of Pretoria (UP). Contact details available upon request.

Ms Cathy Sandis

Head: Student Administration, University of Pretoria (UP). Contact details available upon request.

Prof Johan Strijdom

Professor Dept. Religion Studies and Arabic, University of South Africa (UNISA). Contact details available upon request.

Prof Lee-Shae Salma Scharnick-Udemans

Professor Dept. of Religious Studies, Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice, University of the Western Cape (UWC). Contact details available upon request.

Prof Sarojini Nadar

SARChI Research Chair, Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice, University of the Western Cape (UWC). Contact details available upon request.

Certificate of Recognition - Writing Effective Titles, Keywords, and Abstracts: First Impressions That Determine Readership

Feb 2026

𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐩 (𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚) – A Religion Studies scholar, public intellectual, and human-rights advocate specialising in comparative religion, esotericism, digital religion, politics, and conspirituality. He holds a PhD in Religion Studies, along with a Master's and Bachelor's of Divinity from the University of Pretoria, where his research explored post-theistic spirituality, sexuality, decoloniality, and algorithmic conspirituality.

Certificate of Participation, ‘Dangerous Questions: Why Academic Freedom Matters’

Jan 2026

Are some questions too dangerous to ask? What happens to scholars and students who ask those questions? How can you contribute to strengthening core higher education values, such as academic freedom? These are among the questions discussed in “Dangerous Questions: Why Academic Freedom Matters,” a free online course created by the Academic Refuge project.

Certificate of Completion (Media Literacy & Fact Checking)

Jan 2026

Join Free Fact-Checking Course by Legit.ng Available on all platforms. Self-paced. A Cup-of-Coffee Long.

Certificate of Achievement (Membership)

Jan 2026

GRIT operates chapters across six major global regions, connecting researchers, practitioners, and sustainability leaders. Experts worldwide collaborate through joint publication opportunities, discussions, online webinars, technical seminars, and thematic working groups. Becoming a member of any regional chapter is completely free. Members gain access to global networks, research support, and professional development activities.

Certificate of Presentation, Conference Keynote Speaker

Dec 2025

1st International Harmony Summit / 2nd International Conference on World Religions and Interfaith Harmony, The Role of Religions in Conflict Management: A Global Interfaith Perspective

Certificate of Presentation, Colloquium Keynote Speaker

Nov 2025

Colloquium Keynote Speaker, Contested Spiritualities: Redefining the Sacred in the Global South. Presentation: The Afrikaner “Exodus”: MAGA Conspirituality, Digital Religion and Religious Nationalism on South African Social Media”

Certificate of Participation: 6th Annual Emerging and Established African Researchers Training Academy

Aug 2025

The 6th Annual Emerging and Established African Researchers Training Academy represents a collaborative effort between the HSRC, University of Pretoria (UP), University of Zululand (UNIZULU), and Sol Plaatje University (SPU), bringing together a wealth of expertise to support growth as a researcher. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in scholarly work across all disciplines, researchers are facing unprecedented opportunities alongside complex challenges that require thoughtful navigation. This paradigmatic shift is reshaping how knowledge is generated, analysed, and communicated, fundamentally transforming every stage of the research process.

Certificate of Participation, How to Talk About Sex with a Child with Disabilities

Jun 2024

Online Webinar which aims to promote cooperation and exchange of experiences and good practices in the field of social inclusion and sexuality education for parents of persons with disabilities.

Golden Key Membership: University of Pretoria Chapter

Jun 2021

The world’s largest collegiate honour society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements. Golden Key has chapters at over 400 colleges and universities in Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Bahamas and the United States.