Dr Chammah J. Kaunda

Chammah J. Kaunda is a Zambian scholar who in the last five years served as an Assistant Professor of World Christianity and Mission Studies at the United Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University, Korean Republic. Additionally, he serves as Professor Extraordinarius at the University of South Africa, South Africa. He is also affiliated as a Research Fellow with both the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR) and The Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide, UK. Previously, Kaunda held roles as an Africa Research Fellow (senior research specialist) at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Part-time Lecturer at University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa (ESSA) in South Africa. He was also Extraordinary Professor at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, and as a visiting Professor at the University of Zambia. He has a prolific publication record, with over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters published in internationally renowned journals and book publishers. Additionally, he has edited and co-edited over 10 volumes and authored three monographs. Prof. Kaunda is also an associate editor, board member and guest editor for various academic journals.

Research Interest:  World Christianity, African Theology, African Studies, Ecumenism and Theology of Mission