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Simo Frestadius (PhD, University of Birmingham) is a PhD Supervisor at Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences and Vice-Principal at Regents Theological College, UK. He is the Chair of the European Pentecostal Theological Association and an ordained minister in the Elim Pentecostal Church. His academic contributions span Pentecostal theology, philosophical theology, public theology, and philosophy of religion.
- Education
- PhD, University of Birmingham
- BA, University of Wales
- MA, Bangor University
- Professional Qualification: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Research Interests: Simo's work bridges Pentecostalism, public theology, and epistemology, with a focus on the intersections of religion and democracy, science-theology dialogue, and constructive theological methods. He engages deeply with Jürgen Habermas and Alasdair MacIntyre to explore Pentecostal rationality and social engagement. His recent publications emphasize moral theology, divine action, and the philosophical foundations of Pentecostal education.
Key Publications (2025-2021): His research includes a 2025 edited volume on Signs, Wonders, and Miracles, a 2024 monograph on Pentecostal Public Theology, and critical reviews of major theological works. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary dialogues on Quaker epistemology, American pragmatism, and Trinitarian theology.
- Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Supervision and Collaboration: Simo supervises PhD research in Pentecostal theology and public theology, collaborating with scholars like Mark Cartledge and Chris Williams. His work has been published in Palgrave Macmillan, Pickwick Publications, and Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity.
