Faculty members – Dept of Theology and Ministry

Theology and Ministry Faculty Profiles

Benjamin Abotchie Ntreh, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Education
  • PGCE, University of Cape Coast, 2003
  • ThD, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1990
  • MTh, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1987
  • MATS, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1984
  • Dip. Th. Trinity College, 1981
Publications
  • “The Bible and Caring for the Land…” Resource Publications, 2019.
  • “The Bible, Cultural Identity and Missions…” Cambridge Scholars, 2016.
  • A Concise History of Ancient Israel and Judah (2006; rev. 2016).
  • “Improper Conduct in Sexual Relations…” Drumspeak, 2013.
  • “Human Complicity in Flood Occurrence…” Illorin JRS, 2012.
  • “Job.” in The Global Biblical Commentary, 2004.
  • “Africa in the New Testament.” Interpreting NT in Africa, 2001.
  • “The Survival of Earth…” Earth Bible 4, 2001.
  • “Methodological Challenges…” African OT Scholarship, 1998.
Memberships or Associations
  • SBL, GABES, JABS (editor)
  • Chairman: Entrepreneurship Training Institute, Synergies Institute
  • Scholar-in-translation: GILLBT
  • OT Editor: Ghana Study Bible Project
Classes Taught
  • Pentateuch, Prophets, Synoptic Gospels
  • Old Testament Psalms, Biblical Hebrew
  • Servant Leadership, Research Methods
Research Interest Area
  • Old Testament History
  • African Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Bible and Ecology

Nathan Bills, Th.D

Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Senior Lecturer, Department of Theology and Ministry
Ambassador and Liaison to International Partners

Education
  • ThD, Duke University, 2018
  • MDiv, Harding School of Theology, 2006
  • BA (Bible), Harding University, 2001
Publications
  • “Biblical Justice in Exodus…” Kregel, 2025
  • “Joshua.” Adaptable for Life, 2025
  • “Biblical Studies: OT.” Near the Banks of the River, 2024
  • “We Do Not Come Empty Handed…” RQ 66, 2024
  • The Justice of Exodus, Eisenbrauns, 2020
  • Christian Higher Education… RQ 55, 2013
  • “Urban Imagination in OT.” Missio Dei 3, 2012
Memberships & Associations
  • Society of Biblical Literature
  • Mesa Scholar
  • Editor: missiodeijournal.com
  • Master Beef Producer: University of Tennessee
Classes Taught
  • Introduction to OT, Hermeneutics I & II, Homiletics I & II
  • Epistles, Christian Ethics, Community Development, Theological Formation

Albert Douglas Ofori, Ph.D. (cand.)

Lecturer

Education
  • PhD, South African Theological Seminary (awaiting results)
  • MACM, Abilene Christian University, 2009
  • MTS, Nations University, 2008
  • BA, Nationwide Bible Institute, 2001
Writings
  • PhD Thesis: Paul’s Interactions with Graeco-Roman Politics (Acts)
  • Master’s: Pentecostalism in Ghana
  • Bachelor’s: Christianity’s Contributions to Social Development in Ghana
Classes Taught
  • Intro to NT, NT Exegesis, NT Greek, Synoptic Gospels, Acts, Revelation
Memberships
  • Society of Biblical Literature
Research Interests
  • New Testament Political Theology
  • Pauline Theology
  • Holy Spirit
  • Christianity & Social Development

Frank Obeng Essien, DMin

Lecturer, Department of Theology and Ministry

Education
  • DMin, Lipscomb University, 2024
  • MDiv, Abilene Christian University, 2018
  • BSc (Psychology), University of Cape Coast, 2012
Classes Taught
  • Servant Leadership, Homiletics, Theological Formation, Religious and Moral Education
Publications
  • History of Campus Churches (2023)
Memberships
  • Campus Ministers Network
Research Interests
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Sex and Sexuality among Emerging Adults
Recommended Readings
  • Leadership on the Line – Heifetz & Linsky
  • Being Leaders – Aubrey Malphurs
  • Biblical Servant Leadership – Crowther
  • Spiritual Leadership – Blackaby & Blackaby

Francis Brown, MDiv

Assistant Lecturer, Theology | Minister, Teshie-Tsuibleoo Church of Christ

Education
  • MDiv, ACU, 2025
  • BTh, Heritage Christian University, 2019
  • BA in Info Studies with Linguistics, University of Ghana, 2013
  • Other: OPEN, ICM, Google courses
Classes Taught
  • Intro to OT, African Christian Theology, Systematic Theology, Church History
Publications
  • Jesus and Ethnicity — A Reflection on John 4:1–24 (2020)
Quasi-Church Organisation
  • Youth Nest Project — President
Research Interests
  • Systematic Theology
  • African Theology
  • Missions
  • Church Leadership

Evans Lartey

Lecturer

Education
  • MA in Guidance and Counselling, UCC, 2013
  • MA in Christian Ministry, ACU, 2009
  • BA (Ministerial), Ghana Christian Seminary, 1994
Conferences
  • Missions Conference (Madrid, 2016)
  • HIV/AIDS Counselling (UNFPA/UoG, 2008)
  • Research & Report Writing (ISSER, 2007)
  • Professional Workshops (UoG, 2003), Strategic Planning (CIA- Ghana, 2003)