Saying Farewell to Tom Harvey – A Tribute to his Tenure at OCMS
Join us in reflecting on the remarkable journey of Tom, who has dedicated 16 years as the Academic Dean at OCMS, significantly contributing to our community's growth and success. A…
Nepalese Evening: A Celebration of Scholarship and Faith
We were delighted to participate in an inspiring "Nepalese Conversation" recently held at the Oxford Town Hall. This thought-provoking event, organised by Langham Partnership UK and Ireland, featured a conversation…
OCMS Celebrates 2024 PhD Graduation: A Day of Joy, Achievement, and Global Fellowship
On June 28th, 2024, the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) hosted a jubilant PhD Graduation ceremony, marking a significant milestone for 17 accomplished scholars from around the world. The…
Voicing the Mystery: International Symposium on Ethiopic Qǝne
The International Symposium on Ethiopic Qǝne, held at Sankt Ignatios College in collaboration with Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS), was a resounding success. Participants from around the globe—Ethiopia, Eritrea,…
Tom Houston, Cherished Friend of OCMS, 1928-2024
Tom Houston was one of the most highly-gifted leaders of his generation. He led three movements of global reach, bringing a fine mind to analysis and strategy, and an unusual…
Oxford Centre for Mission Studies Ushers in New Era of Academic Leadership
Zambian Scholar Dr. Chammah J. Kaunda Appointed Academic Dean at Renowned Global Institution for Christian Leaders and Scholars Specialising in Mission Research OXFORD, UK - 13 June 2024 - The…
Baroness Cox visits OCMS and Shines Light on Persecuted Christians Worldwide
Recently we were honoured to have Baroness Caroline Cox visit and speak at our chapel service. Baroness Cox is a longtime advocate for raising awareness about Christian persecution around the…
New Scholars Fueled for the Guided Research Journey
The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) recently welcomed a new cohort of research scholars into its Guided Research Programme (GRP). These scholars began their journey with the Oxford Programme…
Orthodox witness in the context of Romanian secularisation
Over the past 18 months the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) has built an interesting partnership with the Romanian Orthodox Faculty of Theology at the University of Iasi in…
From Rote to Renewal: A PhD Journey to Transform Christian Learning in Ethiopia
Born into an illiterate Muslim family, Wondimu's father had a passion to see his children educated despite lacking formal schooling himself. This desire motivated him to send young Wondimu to…
