Scholars

Langham equips Christian leaders from around the world to receive their PhDs in Bible and theology and then serve the church in their nations.

How it Works

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Scholarship

We fund scholarships and shepherd these leaders through their PhD studies in Bible and theology.

Ministry

Scholars biblically train and disciple future pastors and Christian leaders in their nations.

Multiplication

Christian leaders start new ministries and churches, equipped to make disciples.

The Need for Theological Leaders

“Theological education is seen as ‘MOST IMPORTANT’ for the future of WORLD CHRISTIANITY and the mission of the church around the world.”

 

– Global Survey of Theological Education, 2011-2013

How Langham Scholars Impact Their Nations

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Lead Schools

73% expand indigenous theological education to equip emerging leaders.

 

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Train Leaders

82% equip students who launch ministries, churches and schools.

 

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Start Ministries

42% start new churches, ministries and schools in their nations.

 

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Write Books

44% write the first books in their national language for theology, Bible study, missions, pastoring or ethics.

 

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Influence Globally

22% advise governments and international NGOs.

 

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Unite Churches

76% bring denominations together for coalitions and collaborative ministry.

 

“Anybody that is sponsoring a Langham Scholar should see that they are training somebody that is going to impact not just a community, but a nation.”

 

 – Langham Scholar Sunday Agang, Nigeria
Where Langham Scholars Serve Worldwide

Where Langham Scholars Serve Worldwide

Learn more about the number of Langham Scholars and where they serve. In addition to more than 300 Langham Scholars serving worldwide, there are over 66 scholars currently receiving their PhDs.

  • Africa

    Langham Scholars from Countries

    including Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Côte D’Ivoire, DR Congo, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

  • Asia

    Langham Scholars from Countries

    including Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand

  • Caribbean

    Langham Scholars from Countries

    including Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago

  • Europe/Eurasia

    Langham Scholars from Countries

    including Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine

  • Latin America

    Langham Scholars from Countries

    including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Brazil

  • Pacific

    Langham Scholar from Countries

    including Indigenous Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu