Rev. Dr. Ernest Nyarko

As an academic and theologian, I possess advanced expertise and a strong sense of confidence in my abilities. I take great pride in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Given my unwavering dedication as a Christian scholar, I am deeply committed to guiding, inspiring, and nurturing students to achieve outstanding academic performance. My approach involves creating a vibrant and supportive learning atmosphere that encourages students to develop confidence and dynamic capabilities.

• Certificate of Ordination, The Methodist Church Ghana, 10/25/2020
• Certificate of Participation, The Institute of Biblical Languages and Translation (I.B.L.T) Together with the Ghana Institute of Linguistics, Literacy and Bible Translation (GILLBT), 07/06/2018
• Certificate of Participation, Workshop for Research Supervisors, University of Ghana, 08/18/2017
• Certificate in Theology, Theological Education by Extension program of the Methodist Church Ghana, Trinity Theological Seminary, 06/2017
• Lay Preachers’ Certificate, The Methodist Church Ghana, 2010 - 2012
• Certificate of Participation in Personal Effectiveness, Bassey Training Centre Consult, Developing Managers and Corporate Leaders, 04/13/2010

• Teaching in the following areas: New Testament Survey: Early Christian History, Ideas, and Literature. Literature, Message, and Ideas of the Bible Biblical Texts (Pauline Pneumatology) Mission in the Bible (Jonah and Galatians) Studies in Gospel and Culture Studies in Spirituality: Primal and Christian Researching Publishing Supervising MA, MTh, and Ph.D. theses Participating in other training programmes of ACI.
• Responsible for the running and growth of the Centre Report directly to the Rector, presenting quarterly reports to the Rector Serve on the Research Committee Report to the Institute’s Academic Board through the Research Committee
• Teaching in the following areas: Biblical Hermeneutics Philosophy of Religion Cultural Anthropology Church Administration

Hobbies: Teaching, Preaching, Researching, Writing, Listening to Music, and Hiking

• New Testament, especially St. Paul’s writings from an African Perspective.
• Human Sexuality, African and Christian Ethics
• Mother tongue Biblical Hermeneutics.
• Gospel and culture engagement.
• Primal Spirituality

• Master of Arts, Unveiling God's Missional Nature and the Role of the Church as Well As the African Context., Arnold Anthony Kofi Hanson, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2024
• Master of Arts, A Study on the Philosophical Existence of God in the Ghanaian Cultural Way of Worship., Ernest Kwame Obeng, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2024
• Master of Arts, An Examination of the Concept of Divorce: A Reflection on Malachi Chapter 2., Amos Bamfo, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2023
• Master of Arts, Gospel and Culture Engagement: A Pastoral Response to Homosexuality in Ghana., Ebenezer Teye Amanor-Lartey, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2023
• Master of Arts, Making Christ more Relevant to the Krobo: Missiological Reflections on the Book of Hebrews., Daniel Sackey Martey, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2023
• Master of Arts, An Investigation into the Factors Contributing to Divorce in Christian Marriage in Accra, Ghana., George Nana Sam Mends, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2022
• Master of Arts, Biblical Reflections on Pain, Suffering, and Christian Spirituality: Implications for African Christian Communities., Solomon Rockford Tackie-Oblie, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2021
• Master of Arts, An Investigation into the Influence of the Primal Worldview on the Christian Doctrine of God in the New Testament: A Ga Perspective., Fitzgerald Nii Boe, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2020
• Master of Arts, An Examination of the Akan Concept of Bone (Sin) and Mpata (Reconciliation) in the Light of Pauline Thought., Theresa Aniagyei-Bonsu, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2020
• Master of Arts, Nkwagye (Salvation), Mpata (Propitiation) and Bembu (Justification) from a Biblical Perspective., Clement Asiamah, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2020
• Master of Arts, The Role of the Holy Spirit in Saint Patrick’s Ministry to the Celts and its Implication for Mission in Africa, Solomon Junior Wireku, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2020
• Master of Arts, The Impact of Cultural Practices on Church Growth: Theological Reflection on the New Testament, Sosu Cudjoe Oscar, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2020
• Master of Arts, Healing and Exorcism: An Exploration of the Primal Influence on the Ministry of Daniel Obinim., Asiamah Kofi Boaz, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2019
• Master of Arts, Theology and Spirituality: A Study of Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah’s Views on the Impact of Higher Theological Education on Spirituality., Samuel Agyarkwa, Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI), 2019

• ANUC Medal for First Class Honors and Best Student in Biblical Studies with a Minor in Business Administration, 11/2010
• Koforidua Secondary Technical School Inter-House Athletic Sports Competition award for the best long-distance runner (5000m, 1500m, and 800m), 02/2002
• New Juaben Basic Schools Inter-Zonal Table Tennis Competition award for the first position, 05/2000

• Understanding of Christian Sacrament of Baptism: Perspectives of Some New Testament Personalities, European Journal of Theology and Philosophy, 4, 3, 07/2024, 1-9
• Jesus on Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: A Reflection on Matthew 19:3-12 from an Akan Perspective, Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology, 5, 8, 10/2023, 137-149
• An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 5:20 from a Ghanaian (Akan) Perspective, European Journal of Theology and Philosophy, 3, 2, 04/2023, 30-36
• The Church, Digital Technology and Media: A Biblical Reflection on Romans 8:19-23, Journal of Education and Learning Technology, 4, 1, 02/2023, 1-11
• Malakoi (Effeminates) and Avrsenokoi/tai (Homosexuals): A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 6:9 from a Ghanaian (Akan) Perspective, E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies, 7, 12, 12/2021, 201-214
• Akan Sexuality and the Bible, West African Journal of Higher Education, 6, 2017, 183-202, True
• A Critical Assessment of Western Perception of Africans Religiosity: 19th and Early 20th Centuries, E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies, 1, 1, 06/2015, 44-74
• Vernacular/Mother-Tongue Bible in African Christianity: An Examination of Kwame Bediako’s Thoughts, Journal of Applied Thought (A Multidisciplinary Approach), 2, 3, 11/2013, 75-102
• Gospel and Culture in the Context of Christian Mission in Africa: The Basel Mission’s Encounter with the Dipo Custom among the Krobo in Eastern Ghana, Journal of Applied Thought (A Multidisciplinary Approach), 1, 1, 05/2013, 108-144

Available upon request

• Connecting Good Intentions with Sound Economics, Acton University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 06/19/2023
• Deification through the Cross: An Ecumenical Symposium on Christian Salvation, Angelicum Thomistic Institute and University of Notre Dame Rome Global Gateway, Rome, Italy, 02/25/2022
• African Theological Advance, Kigali, Rwanda, 03/01/2020
• Program Development Workshop, African Theological Advance, Pretoria, South Africa, 03/04/2019
• Langham Scholars Africa Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 07/24/2018
• Annual Conference of International Council for Higher Education (ICHE), Volta Hall, University of Ghana, Legon, 07/26/2016
• 3rd Annual Bible & Theology Conference, Department of Biblical Studies, Religion & Theology, All Nations University, Koforidua, Ghana, 09/17/2015