Scholars
Teresa 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…
Read MoreApplying the Word of God to the needs of the Philippines
Joy Pring-Faraz is a Langham Scholar from the Philippines who has done her PhD in Transformational Development. The context of her country and community is one that has great poverty and disparity between people’s situations. In the Philippines, Christianity is the only dominant religion and 90% of the population would call themselves Christian. The biggest…
Read MoreTheology changes culture – with the help of Langham Scholars
In South Asia, where culture and social hierarchy rule, a small minority group of Christians are trying to make a significant impact among the people, and it’s having a ripple effect. Joshua George is a PhD candidate, former student, and currently a faculty-in-training member at a local Bible college. His journey into ministry started when…
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