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Dr. Jonathan James is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University. He holds a PhD from ECU (2008) alongside advanced qualifications in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Education. His research focuses on transnational religious movements, megachurch dynamics, digital religion, and diaspora Christianities. Recent work explores how religious institutions adapt to global challenges like the pandemic and technological shifts.
- Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University (2008)
- Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (2002)
- Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (USA, 1982)
- Bachelor of Arts, Singapore (1975)
Research interests include:
- Globalization of Christianity
- Megachurch expansion strategies
- Digital evangelism and online worship
- Transnational religious networks
- South Asian diaspora faith practices
Recent publications analyze pandemic responses in Indonesian faith communities (2023), digital disruption in theological education (2022), and transnational religious diplomacy (2021). His 2017 monograph remains a key text in transnational religious studies. Active in collaborative projects with Southeast Asian scholars, his work bridges theological analysis with sociological and media studies perspectives.
