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Dr. Joanne Pepper is a Professor of Intercultural Religious Studies at Trinity Western University (TWU), located in Langley, British Columbia. She holds a PhD in Social History from the University of Warwick and has extensive cross-cultural experience in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the former Soviet Union. Her expertise spans biblical studies, cross-cultural communication, global theologies, and TESL education. Dr. Pepper currently serves in a Spanish-speaking church for Latino migrant workers and actively engages in ministry alongside academic work.
Education:
- PhD, Social History (University of Warwick, UK)
- Nivel Inicial, Diploma en Español (University of Salamanca, Spain)
- Certificate in Portuguese Proficiency (Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal)
- MA, Cross-Cultural Studies (Fuller Theological Seminary)
- Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences (Southern California College)
- Diploma in Bible and Theology (Western Pentecostal Bible College)
Research & Teaching: Her research focuses on global theologies, mission issues, and intercultural religious dynamics. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology, TESL, world religions, and missiology. Notable courses include ANTH 101 (Introduction to Anthropology), RELS 386 (Global Theologies), and CCM 660 (Dynamics of Cross-Cultural Ministry).
Awards & Recognition:
- 2019 Word Guild Award for Non-Fiction Book Contribution
- 2016 Rooted & Reaching Faculty Award (TWU)
- 2003 Davis Distinguished Teaching Award (TWU)
- Rotary International Foundation Fellowship for research in Brazil (women in poverty)
Community Engagement: Dr. Pepper’s work bridges academic and practical ministry, exemplified by her church service and SSHRC-funded research on Indigenous theologies. She actively contributes to organizations like the Evangelical Missiological Society and Association of B.C. Teachers of English as an Additional Language.
Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters address themes like cultural theology, missionary ethics, and language pedagogy. Recent works include critiques of mission practices and urban theology studies.
