Charles Farhadian

Charles Farhadian is a Professor of World Religions and Christian Mission at Westmont College. His research focuses on the intersection of religion and globalization, particularly Christianity in non-Western contexts. He holds a PhD from Boston University and has conducted fieldwork in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

• Education: BA from Seattle Pacific University, MDiv from Yale University, PhD from Boston University

Dr. Farhadian's work examines how religions interact with cultures, nationalism, and globalization. He explores topics like worship practices across cultures, the role of religion in nation-building, and comparative missiology. His research bridges anthropology, theology, and sociology to understand contemporary religious dynamics.

His publications include influential works on Indonesian religious pluralism, global Christian worship practices, and Pacific religious identities. These studies highlight both theoretical contributions and ethnographic insights into transnational religious phenomena.

• Key Research Themes: Global Christianity, Missiology, Religion & Globalization, Indigenous Theologies

Dr. Farhadian advises students through Westmont's religious studies programs and collaborates with international theological institutions. His fieldwork-driven research emphasizes participatory methodologies and ethical engagement with marginalized communities.