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Dr. Slava Petlitsa is a Lecturer in the Department of Language & Linguistics at Trinity Western University (TWU), affiliated with ACTS Seminaries. He teaches Spanish, Russian, and New Testament Greek, and has held academic roles across Ukraine and Canada. His expertise spans language acquisition methods, mission studies in Eastern Europe and Latin America, cross-cultural leadership, and biblical linguistics. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in New Testament Greek, a Master of Linguistics, and degrees in Engineering and Philology from Ukraine.
Education:
- Doctor of Ministry [New Testament Greek] (ACTS Seminaries, TWU, 2016)
- Master of Linguistics and Exegesis (ACTS & Canada Institute of Linguistics, 2010s)
- Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering (Dnepropetrovsk Metallurgical Academy, Ukraine)
Research & Teaching Focus: Petlitsa emphasizes practical language-learning methodologies and cross-cultural ministry. His work bridges theological education with multilingual communication, particularly in Spanish and Russian. Recent awards include the 2016 Provost’s Innovative Teaching Award for pedagogical experimentation in language instruction.
Affiliations & Activities: Serves on faculty at TWU/ACTS, contributes to Hispanic church ministries, and has conducted fieldwork in Central America. A nine-time Ironman Canada Triathlon finisher and multiple world medalist in Kettlebell weightlifting, he also holds proficiency in eight languages.
