Scholars
Answered Prayers in Latin America with Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Scholar Ruth Padilla DeBorst lives in Latin America, and has been involved with the publishing of the first Latin American whole Bible Commentary. Over 100 articles have been contributed by Latin American scholars about contextual issues that matter to the church and living out the Gospel. She shares, “One of the challenges in living out…
Read MoreFollowing God’s lead: Richard Rojas’ path to PhD and publication
Richard Rojas is a Langham Scholar and a published Langham author from the Philippines. He is where he is now thanks to the grace of God, who gave him opportunities and made the path clear even when Richard felt resistant to it. Doors open for a PhD Richard first learnt about Langham Partnership when he…
Read MoreTeresa David makes history with a PhD on corruption
Teresa David was born and raised in Angola, Southern Africa. She graduated from her Master’s at Stellenbosch University (SU) in 2019, and was accepted by Langham Partnership to complete her PhD through a scholarship in 2020 which she completed in December 2024. She is the first woman from Angola to obtain a PhD in Biblical…
Read MoreLearning from the ministry of Langham Scholar Ronald and our brothers and sisters in Myanmar
In February, Langham Partnership Australia CEO Gillean Smiley travelled to Myanmar and met with Langham Scholar Ronald and others in the Langham family. Gillean shares, “My time in Myanmar in February this year gave me greater insight into the difficulties of Christian leaders who are equipping pastors, teachers and lay leaders to support the church…
Read MoreThe Ministry of Anwar and Tsigereda in Ethiopia
Anwar is a Langham Scholar who did his PhD at the Melbourne School of Theology in 2018. Since then, he and his wife Tsigereda have been ministering in Addis Ababa in their home country of Ethiopia. Anwar serves as academic dean for the undergraduate programs, lecturer, and head of the MA in Christian-Muslim Relations program…
Read MoreTeaching and tools transforming South Asia
In a busy city in South Asia, educator Mammen Samuel teaches at the local theological college because of his passion for seeing his region shaped by Christ. One of his colleagues is Langham Scholar Dr Havilah Dharamraj – although previously she was his teacher! Called to teaching Mammen started in ministry in the church, and…
Read MoreIntroducing NEW Langham Scholar studying at SMBC – Emmy!
We’re thrilled to announce that the first Langham Scholar studying at Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC), Emmy from Thailand, is starting soon. Emmy will be supported by Langham Partnership Australia. We are extremely happy to be supporting Emmy and partnering with SMBC in equipping her. Meet new Scholar, Emmy Emmy is from Thailand and…
Read MoreBridging the Gap: Ethan’s Vision for Gospel Impact
Originally from Asia, Ethan* has been living overseas with his wife and four kids for the past seven years as he completes his PhD. It has been a difficult journey at times, but he’s grateful for the opportunity — and looking forward to seeing where the Lord takes him. Challenges and Adaptation To say Ethan…
Read MoreVision for transforming theological education for women in the Middle East
Grace Al-Zoughbi Arteen is the Assistant Professor of Theological Education at Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Lebanon. She is also a Langham Scholar! Grace graduated with her PhD in 2023. Personal faith formed in faithful origins Grace’s desire for ministry and a life of knowing and loving God’s Word formed early. She reflects, “At the…
Read MoreThe first female Nepali scholar and her important role
Karuna Sharma is a current Langham Scholar. She is from Kathmandu, Nepal, and is pursuing her PhD studies through the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies in England. She was the first ever female Langham Scholar accepted into the program from Nepal! Leading the way as a Nepali Christian woman Karuna’s research explores intercaste marriage among…
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