PhD Theses: Titles and Abstracts

We are delighted to present recently completed PhD theses that showcase not only the breadth of academic inquiry but also the depth of research across various disciplines.

These theses, ranging from theological studies in Nigeria, educational dynamics in South Sudan, local theology in Italy, to interfaith relations in Kenya, and more, reflect a mosaic of cultural, religious, and social perspectives. Each thesis is a testament to the rigorous scholarship and dedication of the researchers who have delved into complex and often under-explored topics, offering fresh insights and contributing significantly to their respective fields. This collection is a celebration of academic diversity and a tribute to the relentless pursuit of knowledge here at OCMS.

Christian Transformative Witness in the Current Context of Uzbekistan: A Search for a Contextual Missional Paradigm

Mirzabek Dosov,
2026
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What Helps or Hinders Generosity for Bible Translation in Latin America – A Missional Mixed Methods Exploration Using Complex Systems Framework

Nydia R. García-Schmidt,
2026
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Toward a Holistic Model of Pastoral Care: A Practical Theology of Involuntary Childlessness in the Brazilian Assemblies of God

Jeremiah James Davidson,
2026
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Generational Curses and the Old Testament: An Exegetical Study of Key Biblical Texts

Amar Pandey,
2026
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Mission Drift or Strategic Adaptation? A Critical Realist Study of Ethiopian Faith-Based Low-Fee Private Schools

Tetsuya Morita,
2025
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The Civil War and Educational Continuity in Southern Sudan (1983-2005)

James Kepo,
2025
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UNRAVELLING RITUALS, EXAMINING BIASES: A Christian’s Inquiry into the Cambodian Buddhist Custom of Pchumben

Claire Tse Chien Chong,
2025
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The Emancipatory Effect of Startup Hybridity on Transnational Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship

Christopher Vannoy,
2025
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Evangelical Students and a Christian-Muslim Interfaith Journey: The Benefits and Challenges of Engaging in Pluralistic Dialogue

Brent Lee Brewer,
2026
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Bringing Characters Alive: Sensory Development in the Fourth Gospel’s Characterisation

Cleison R. R. Mlanarczyki,
2025
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Vāstu-śāstra for Christian Spiritual Well-being in St Thomas Ancient Church Architecture of the Malabar Coast (Southwest India)

Julia María Vidal Álvarez,
2025
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Child Spirituality and Holistic Ministry: A Qualitative Study in Wonji Shoa, Ethiopia

Tsehaywota Taddesse Woldetsadik,
2025
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