Scholars
Introducing 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…
Read MoreMultiplication in South Asia: From student to scholar to teacher
Francis Mathew is a Langham Scholar from South Asia, currently pursuing a PhD in Old Testament from Bristol Baptist College through the University of Aberdeen in the UK. He is also married to Medonuo Zhotso and is a full-time father to their super active (soon-to-be) two-year-old son, Asher Lev. Francis has been impacted by the…
Read MoreTraining the whole church to know and serve Jesus
Dinorah B. Méndez is a Langham Scholar who is working and ministering in her home country of Mexico. She is the director of Byblos Institute in Durango, Mexico, a centre of strategic biblical training for lay leaders. Seeing the whole church equipped Dinorah did her PhD at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, UK on a…
Read MoreWhy PhDs are what Majority World Christian leaders need
How God multiplies the impact of His faithful workers If someone asked you ‘What will create the most transformation in the Majority World church?’, would your first response be ‘Enable more people to get their PhD’? In the Majority World, the gospel is spreading far and wide, but the challenge has long been enabling Christians…
Read MoreSeeing Ugandan Christians know, trust, and apply the Bible
Joseph Byamukama is a Langham Scholar currently doing his PhD through Melbourne’s Ridley College, enabled by financial supporters who give to Langham Australia. Joseph is from Uganda and through his PhD is exploring how Isaiah shapes Jesus’ lordship in the book of Acts. Since 2021 he has been doing research and study through Ridley while…
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