Open AccessProf Dr M J du P Beukes: A review of his life and work. This aticle is an atempt to present a bird's eye view of the life and work of Prof M J du P Beukes. He served as a minister in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika from 1966 to 1989. In 1989 he was appointed Professor in the Faculty of Theology (Sec A) of the University of Pretoria, in the Centre for Theological Research and Instruction (STNT). His specific responsibility was the practical training of theological students, for the ministry. This training was integrated with their academic programme. Professor Beukes was also appointed part-time lecturer in the Department of Practical Theology. During his career he was an active researcher and published on a wide range of theological subjects. His work was closely linked to the Hervormde Kerk and the practical training of theological students.