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Biography

Permanent Address:

Box AF 595

Adentan, Accra

Ghana

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

He was born on January 19, 1973 at Abofour near Offinso in Ashanti Region, Ghana.

He is married to Mrs Stella Appiah, PhD.

He has four children: (1) David Appiah, (2) Dennis Agyemang Appiah, (3) Daniel Obeng Appiah, and (4) Deborah Akyiaa Appiah.

He was ordained into the Gospel Ministry on 11th March, 2006.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies - June 2016-June 2017

Philippine Christian University, Philippines

(Dissertation Topic: A Critical Study of Jesus’ Use of David’s Example in Matthew 12:1-8.)

Doctor of Philosophy in Religion (PhD Candidate)  - March 2012-June2016

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines

Specialty area: Biblical Studies

Master of Arts in Religion  -  June, 2005

Andrew University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA

Bachelor of Arts in Theology  -   May, 2001

Griggs University, Maryland, USA

A’ Level Certificate    - 1993 – 1995

Prempeh College, Kumasi, Ghana

O’ Level Certificate  - 1988-1993

Tetrem Secondary School, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Abofour-Kyebi Middle School, Ashanti Region, Ghana - 1985-1988

Abofour-Kyebi Primary School, Ashanti Region, Ghana  - 1979-1985

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Dean,

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,

Valley View University  -   September 1, 2018 to date

Acting Dean,

School of Theology and Missions,

Valley View University  - April 22, 2018 to date

Acting Head of Department,

Department of Theological Studies  -  May 1, 2018 to date

Senior Lecturer

School of Theology and Missions,

Valley View University, Ghana  -  June 2017-date

Graduate Assistant   - Summer, 2016

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines

Lecturer   -  2007-2012

School of Theology and Missions,

Valley View University, Ghana

School Chaplain and Bible Teacher - 2004-2007

Adventist Secondary School, Kumasi        

District Pastor  - 2002-2004

Trabuom District,

Central Ghana Conference of SDA, Ghana            

Associate District Pastor  -  2001- 2002

Nkawie/Toase District

Central Ghana Conference, Ghana

Intern -  June 1–September 30, 2001

Offinso District

Central Ghana Conference, Ghana

Teaching

Biblical (New Testament) Greek 1

Biblical (New Testament) Greek 2

Advanced/Intermediate Greek

Research Methods

Biblical Hermeneutics

Principles of Christian Faith

Biblical Gospels

Life and Teachings of Jesus

Introduction to the History and Literature of the Second Temple Period

Acts and Epistles

The Book of Revelation

Apocalyptic Studies of Daniel and Revelation

Journal Publications

 Appiah, J. (2020). Jesus’ Association With Jews And Gentiles In Matthew’s Gospel: A         Comparative Study. E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS) 6.4     (March 2020): 94-104. DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.32051/erats.2020.031

https://erats.org/2020/02/24/erats0320art1/

Appiah, J., Andor, J. B., & Berchie, D. (2019). A comparative study of the attitudes of Jesus and     his disciples towards women in the Gospel of Matthew. Journal of African Biblical Studies   6, 66-86.

Appiah, J., Andor, J. B., & Berchie, D. (2019). Attitudes towards women testimony in the     Gospels. Journal of African Biblical Studies             6, 102-115.

Appiah, J., & Berchie, D. (2019). A review of what is greater than the Temple in Matthew 12:6 in contemporary scholarly debate. Valley View Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 1, 135-144.    

Appiah, J., & Berchie, D. (2019). The Identity of the son of man in Matthew 12:8. Valley View Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 1, 25-46.

Appiah, J. (2018). The dream cultures of Matthew’s Gospel and Africa: A comparative study. Valley View University Journal of Theology 5, 15-27.

Appiah, J., Danquah, E., and Marfo, E. M. (2017). Adventist education and mission in Ghana: Benefits, Challenges, and the Way Forward. Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association, 6: 11-21.

Appiah, J., Danquah, E., and Marfo, E. M. (2016). The challenges of the Adventist high school students in choosing Adventist education in Ghana. Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association, 6: 44-55.

Appiah, J. and Wa-Mbaleka, S. (2015). Integrating faith and learning in distance education in the Ghanaian context. International Forum,18 (2):83-104.

Appiah, J. and Marfo, E. M. (2014). The Ashanti/Akans sabbath in context/concept with the biblical sabbath: A missiological perspective. Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association, 5: 39-56.

Appiah, J. (2014) Preparing University students for ministry through small groups, A case study of Valley View University. Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association, 5: 13-27.

Book Chapter

Appiah, J. (2019). Jesus’ healing of the man with the withered hand in Matthew 12:9-14: A                                    model for ministry in Africa. In Sokupe, M. M., Marfo, E. K., Gwizo, I., & Sibanda, C.                          (Eds.), Health and Wholeness in Africa, a Biblical Foundation (pp. 9-28). Accra, Ghana:                             Advent Press.

Appiah, J., & Agyen, J. K. (2019). Exploring possible solutions to the galamsey menace in     Ghana: The Christian Church in perspective. In Ntreh, B. A., Aidoo, M. S., & Aryeh,        D. N. A. (Eds.), Essays on the Ecotheology, and Traditions in Africa, pp. 146-154.     Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers.

Dakio, F., and Appiah, J. “The Test of a Prophet.” In 2018 Camp Meeting Bulleting for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana.

Opoku, F., & Appiah, J. “The church and the state: Issues in the West-Central Africa Division of     the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. In Seventh-day Adventist Theological Dictionary     (Dictionary-in-progress).

MODULES DEVELOPED

1.    Medical Equipment Technology Module, VVU-International Aid Collaboration

2.    Distance Education Module, Jesus and the Gospels (The Life and Teachings of Jesus), VVU.

REVIEWER

1.    CARES, VVU, Editorial/Review Board Member

2.    Valley View University Journal of Theology

3.    Journal for AIIAS African Theological Association

4.    E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS – ISSN 2458 – 7338) housed in 
the Department of Religious Studies, College of Humanities and Social 
Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 
Kumasi-Ghana.)

5.    2018 Camp Meeting Sermons (for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ghana)

6.    2019 Camp Meeting Sermons (for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ghana)

PEER REVIEW ARTICLES

A Reflection on the Development and Challenges of Theological Education in Africa (Bible

            Society, Ghana), January, 2020.

Imprecatory Prayers in Modern Christian Churches, A Theological Reflection on Implication           for the Present and Future, for E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies (ERATS),     Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Dec 2018-Jan 2019).

Health and Wholeness: Toward a Biblical Worldview, for the Journal for AIIAS African Theological Association (JAATA), June 2018. 

The Adequacy of Accounting Knowledge in Pastoral Studies, for the Valley Vie University Journal of Theology (VVUJT), April 2018. 

EDITOR

1.    Editor for 2018 camp meeting bulleting

2.    Editor for 2019 camp meeting bulleting

Conference Proceedings:

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: Bible and Values; on 13^th-17^th January, 2020; at Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Akropong-Akuapem.

1^st Inter-Faculty Colloquium of Valley View University. Theme: “Promoting Academic Excellence and Integrity: The Role of the Faculty Researcher”. Date: September 2^nd-4^th, 2019. Venue: Women Multi-Purpose Centre, Valley View University, Accra, Ghana.

2019 Annual Internal Audit Conference. Theme: Protecting National Resources: The Role of Oversight Bodies. Date: August 14-155, 2019. Venue: Accra International Conference Centre.

1^st International Bible Conference by WAD/AUA (Theme: Ecclesiology; on March 6-7, 2019; at Valley View University, Accra, Ghana).

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: Bible and Ethnicity; on 14^th-18^th January, 2019; at Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Akropong-Akuapem.)

World-Universities-Network-Research project. Theme: An Intersectional Exploration of Religion and Gender-based Violence. A Case Study of Accra in Global context. 30-31 October, 2018. Venue: Cedi House, University of Ghana, Legon.

3^rd International Conference on Religion and National Development (Department of Religious Studies, KNUST) (Theme: Inter-Religious Dialogue and Global Peace: on 6^th-7^th September, 2018; at Institute of Distance Learning Conference Centre, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.)

International Conference on Religion and the 21^st Century City: Openings and Closures (Department for the Study of Religions, UG) (Theme: Religion and the 21^st Century City: Openings and Closures; on June 20-22, 2018; at The Cedi Centre, Department of Economics Conference Facility, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.)

West Africa Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI) Biannual Conference (Ghana Zonal Conference 2018) (Theme: “The Bible and Caring for the Land;” on June 5-7, 2018; at Koforidua).

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Conference (Theme: “The Bible and Gender;” on Jan 15-19, 2018; at Cape Coast, Ghana).

The Maiden International Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) (Theme: “Fostering Inclusiveness and Partnership for Sustainable Solution to Africa’s Development Agenda: The Role of Government & Policy Makers, Universities, Industry, and Private Sector, NGOs and the Community;” on Nov 22-24, 2017; at Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra, Ghana).

12^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Adventist Education and Mission in Africa”; on April 14-16, 2016; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

18^th AIIAS Annual Theological Forum (Theme: “Centennial Reflections on Ellen G. White: A Global Perspective;” on November 12-14, 2015; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

11^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “The Sabbath in the African Experience”; on April 16-18, 2015; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

17^th AIIAS Annual Theological Forum (Theme: “Asian Faces of Mission”; on October 30-November 1, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

15^th AIIAS International Conference of the Graduate School on Business, Education, and Public Health (Theme: “Connectedness: Human Relations, Learning, & Wellness”; on October 20-22, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

10^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Church Growth and Mission Focused: Role of the Adventist Laity in Africa”; on April 19, 2014; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

9^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual Forum (Theme: “Revisiting Adventist Church’s Ministry for the 21^st Century”; on April 14, 2013; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

16^th AIIAS Annual Theological Forum (Theme: “Christian Ethics in the 21^st Century”; on October 31—November 2, 2013; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

8^th AIIAS African Theological Association Annual forum (Theme: “Spiritual Leadership”; on April … 2012; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines)

15^th AIIAS Theological Forum (Theme: “The Remnant and Its Mission”; on November 10-12, 2012; at AIIAS, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite, Philippines).

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Forum (January, 2012).

Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES) Annual Forum (January, 2011).