Emmanuel Kwame Tettey

Emmanuel Kwame Tettey is a Tutor in Religion, Violence, and Peacebuilding at the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity. He holds degrees including an MScR in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations (University of Edinburgh, 2018), and has taught at institutions like the Akrofi-Christaller Institute and The Sanneh Institute. His research focuses on public theology, Islam, and religion-society intersections.

Education:

• MScR (Islamic Studies), University of Edinburgh, 2018
• MSc (Strategic Planning), University for Development Studies, 2017
• MA (Theology), Akrofi-Christaller Institute, 2016
• BA (Economics/Philosophy), University of Ghana, 2009

Research Trends: Publications emphasize Islamic institutions in Ghana, church political engagement, and missionary legacies. Recent work explores Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu's legacy and religious representation.

Awards:

• Gingko Fellowship Collaborative Prize
• Desmond Tutu Scholarship

Grants & Leadership: Led projects under Scholarleaders International and received grants from Spalding Trust and the Gingko Library. Active in organizing interfaith conferences like the 2023 Gingko Symposium in Germany.

Conference Contributions: Coordinated major events including the 2022 World Council of Churches Assembly and the 2020 Sanneh Institute inaugural conference on hospitality in African contexts.