Darren Duerksen

Darren Duerksen is an Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and Christian Ministries, and Program Coordinator at the School of Arts and Sciences, Fresno Pacific University. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, an M.Div. from Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

His research focuses on intercultural dynamics, multifaith relations, and insider movements within global Christianity. Notable publications include Christ-Followers in Other Religions (2022) and articles exploring religious identities in India and the role of contextualization in mission work. Duerksen also integrates interfaith curriculum development in his teaching, including a module on racial equity and interfaith cooperation awarded in 2020.

Recent grants include a $1,000 Christian Leadership in a Multifaith World Grant (2020) and a Racial Equity & Interfaith Cooperation Award (2020), both supporting collaborative projects with community leaders like Reza Nekamunesh. He frequently engages in public scholarship, such as his 2021 appearance on the Multifaith Matters podcast discussing Hindu-Christian theological intersections.