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Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

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Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

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Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu is the Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies and Intercultural Hermeneutics and Theology at the School Of Theology And Ministry, Ghana Baptist University College, Kumasi – Ghana

  • 2015 – 2019: Universität Hamburg, FB Evangelische Theologie. Awarded Doctor of Theology (Dr. Theol, which is translated as PhD in Global Context, Cum Laude.
  • 2007 – 2009: Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon – Accra, Ghana. Awarded Master of Theology.  (New Testament Studies)
  • 2005 – 2007: Ghana Baptist University College, Kumasi, Ghana. Awarded Bachelor of Theology (Second Class Upper) by the University of Cape Coast.
  • 2003 – 2005: Christian Service University College, Kumasi, Ghana. Awarded Diploma in Biblical Studies (Distinction).
  • 2003 – 2005: University of Ghana, Legon – Accra. Awarded Diploma in   Theology.
  • 1997 – 2000: Three-year Teacher Training Education at St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem, Ghana. Awarded Professional Teacher’s certificate ‘A’ by the University of Cape Coast, Ghana (UCC). 

                                         Books/Monographs:
1. Fosu, John Kwasi. Pentecostalism and Charismatism: A Ghanaian Perspective. Kumasi, Ghana: Glocal Publications, 2022.

2. Fosu, John Kwasi. Introduction to Christian Ethics. Kumasi, Ghana: Glocal Publications, 2022.

3. Fosu, John Kwasi. Theology of Development: Understanding Christian Mission of Community Development. Kumasi, Ghana: Glocal Publications, 2022.

4. Fosu, John Kwasi and Fosu, Mary. Dynamics of Christian Education: Ghanaian Perspective. Hamburg: Missionshilfe Verlag, 2021.

5. Fosu, John Kwasi. Experiences of Pneumatic Phenomena in Contemporary Ghanaian Christianity as Appropriations of 1 Cor 12 – 14: A Critical Analysis. Hamburg: Missionshilfe Verlag, 2019.

6. Fosu, John Kwasi. Principles of Stewardship and Wealth Creation. Kumasi: Shalom Press, 2015.

7. Fosu, John Kwasi. Impacting Your Generation: Discovering the Dynamics of Leaving a Lasting Legacy. Kumasi: Graduate Standards Publications, 2015.

8. Fosu, John Kwasi. Christology: Rediscovering Christ’s Life and Teachings. Kumasi: Shalom Press, 2013.

                             Articles published (academics)

1. Fosu, John Kwasi, “Spirituality in Context: An African Perspective.” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (October 2025) Upcoming

2. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Theological Hermeneutical Reflections on Paul’s Perspective of Pastoral Roles.” E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies 11, no. 9(2025): 442 – 451. https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.20251191.

3. Fosu, John Kwasi. “A Theological Interpretation of the Notion of Miracles in 1 Corinthians: A Critical Analysis with an Emphasis on Ghanaian Christianity,” in Miracles in the New Testament and Christianity in West Africa. Edited by Prof. Dr Werner Kahl, Prof. Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh and Asamoah Gyadu. Frankfurt Peter Lang 2024 / Brill: Leiden, 2025.

4. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Mission als Gastfreundschaft,” in Festschrift zum 150. Jubiläum am 19. November 2021: Eine Chronik.” Edited by Hannelore Roland Fleischer, Harald Frey and Manfred Kasemann, Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Christuskirche Altona, Baptisten (2024): 150-155.

5. Fosu, John Kwasi & Mary Fosu. “Rhetorical use of Sobolo (Hibiscus drink) as Yesu Mogya (Blood of Jesus) for Holistic Healing in Contemporary Ghanaian Christianity: A Critical Analysis from the Perspective of Biblical Theology and Christian Ethics,” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 5, no.10 Special Issue (2024): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.20245101.

6. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Exercising Χαρισματα in the Motive of ἀγάπη: Rhetorical Reading of 1 Cor. 13:1-3.” Gurukul Journal of Theological Studies, XXIX, no. 2 (October 2023), 35-48.

7. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Praying through the Lord’s Prayer with Meaning and Significance:
Mother-tongue Theological Hermeneutical Study of Matthew 6: 9-13,” Journal of Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology 5, no.7 (2023):112-124. https://doi.org/10.38159/motbit.2023572

8. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Mother-Tongue Theological Hermeneutics: In Search of Relevant Glocal Interpretation of Scripture.” Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology 5, no.6(2023): 85-94. https://doi.org/10.38159/motbit.2023561

9. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Biblical Approach to Development: A Theological Reflection from the Perspective of Burkan Pentadic Criticism.” Noyam E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (EHASS) 3, no. 4 (2022): 148-157. https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2022345

10. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Immortality of the Soul in Ecclesiastes and Akan Traditional Thought: A Comparative Analysis from an African Christian Theological Perspective.” E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS) 7, no. 4 (2021): 61-68.
https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.2021741

11. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Das Phänomen der Bekehrung im Kontext der gegenwärtigen ghanaischen Christenheit – Eine kritische Reflexion,” Bekehrung und Entstehung neuer Gemeinden – Beispiele aus drei Kontinenten, Evangelische Missiologie 1 (2020).

12. Fosu, John Kwasi, “The Phenomenon of Akan Witchcraft (Bayie) in Ghana: Critical Observation.“ In Hexerei-Anschuldigungen in weltweiter Perspektive (Witchcraft Accusations in global Perspectives). Edited by Werner Kahl and Gabriele LademannPriemer, 167-186. Hamburg Missionsakademie/ Missionshilfe Verlag, 2020.

13. Fosu, John Kwasi. “The Phenomenon of Conversion in Contemporary Ghanaian Christianity: A Critical Reflection,” Interkulturelle Theologie: Zeitschrift für Missionswissenschaft 2-3 (2019): 249-267.

14. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Pentecostalisation of Global Christianity: The Essential Role of the Established Churches.” In Challenged by Ecumenism. Edited by Uta Andrée, Anna Katharina Diehl, Benjamin Simon, 153-158. Hamburg: Missionshilfe Verlag, 2018.

15. Fosu, John Kwasi. “Weihnachtsfeierlichkeiten in Ghana aus pfingstlich-charismatischer Perspektive.“ Weihnachten in der Welt [Hamburg]: Museum für Völkerkunde Hamburg (2016): 162-171.

  • New Testament Studies 
  • New Testament Greek
  • African Pentecostalism and Charismatism
  • Intercultural Hermeneutics and Theology
  • Theology of Development
  • Christian Education
  • Christology 
  • Christian Ethics

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