Scholars
Word from the World: Why we need to read the Bible for ourselves
Some of us are content to rely on pastors or other “experts” to give us an understanding of the word of God rather than studying it ourselves. Others prefer to live only on “new revelations” of other people rather than studying the Bible daily. It is so easy to be misled if we are unwilling…
Read MoreEast Asian Scholar Lays Important Foundations for Future Faithful Preaching
Hear from Current Langham Scholar, Crystal Crystal is a Langham Scholar and is currently completing her PhD thesis through the University of Sydney (USyd). Earlier in her studies, Jill McGilvray, LPA Board Chair who was one of her lecturers at the time, suggested that she apply for a scholarship with Langham, as she was considering…
Read MoreScholar from dangerous Central Asian country returning to serve underground seminary
Around the world, more than 325 Langham Scholars are serving in 90+ nations. Langham has supported these men and women financially and pastorally to complete theological PhDs. The country of Stan*, however, has never had an indigenous, evangelical scholar – until now. Thanks to the generosity of Langham’s supporters, Stan’s first evangelical scholar ever is…
Read MoreDo our churches only engage in diversity when it’s convenient for us?
As the old adage goes, ‘accessibility is being able to get in the building, diversity is getting invited to the table, inclusion is having a voice at the table, and belonging is having your voice heard at the table’. The question is, what use is this so-called ‘belonging’ if voices are only heard out of…
Read MoreThe ‘multiplication effect’ of a Scholar in the Philippines
Langham Graduate Beatrice Ang graduated from Edinburgh University with a PhD this summer, and is already back home in the Philippines serving in two Bible colleges. Simon Foulds, LPUKI’s Development Manager, caught up with Beatrice recently to find out how she’s settling in. Beatrice: It was a wonderful experience. My parents were not able to…
Read MoreFaith lived out in flood-hit Pakistan
Langham Graduate Qaiser Julius is ‘putting his theology into practice’ by coordinating a compassion campaign to help hundreds of families devastated by flooding in recent weeks. Since the rains started in mid-June, more than 1,400 people have died in Pakistan. The UN estimates that one million homes have been destroyed. Sherry Rahman, Pakistan’s climate minister,…
Read MoreScholars react to assassination of Japan’s former PM
Two Langham Graduates in Japan have shared their thoughts and reflections following the shocking assassination of its former prime minister last month. Kei Hiramatsu and Surya Harefa currently serve in bible colleges and both expressed that the murder of Shinzo Abe is unimaginable in contemporary Japan. Kei explained: “Safety is one keyword to describe our country;…
Read More‘Church can be voice of hope in Sri Lanka’
Current Langham Scholar Nathanael Somanathan, from Sri Lanka, says the Church has been and will be a “voice of hope” in response to the current political and economic crisis in his country. Speaking to LPUKI’s Media Producer Victoria Marsay, Nathanael (who is studying at Birmingham University) explained that Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic…
Read More‘Witnessing God’s amazing work in many corners of the world’
Ten current Langham Scholars who are studying at UK universities met for a stimulating and encouraging conference in Cambridge earlier this year. It was the first in-person consultation for this group in three years. Ably led by the Scholars team, the Scholars stayed at Westminster College in Cambridge and enjoyed times of worship, fellowship and…
Read MoreIt takes a teacher to raise a village: why theological education is essential for the Gospel’s growth
By Riad Kassis, Langham Scholars Director It’s a Sunday afternoon, you’ve just come out of church and you’re trying to remember what the preach was about. Something the visiting pastor said really grated with your understanding of the Bible, and the rest of the congregation’s. Ring a bell? Whilst you’ll never see a ‘were you…
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