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Prince Acquah
Vice-Dean's Secretary at University of Ghana Graduate School
- master of arts in religion
- Class of 2025
- new york, new york
Member since October 2023
About
I am a liberal and open-minded theologian who affirms social justice and is open to diversity and debate, enhancing my human intellectual autonomy. Enthusiastic in teaching the Bible and having honest conversations with fellow students who look at the world and see possibilities through logical reasoning and philosophy as paramount in questioning religious certainties.
Education
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Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University
Master of Arts in Religion
2018 – 2022
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Valley View University
Theological Studies
2018 – 2022
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to go into PhD for Academia and Professorship.
- Graduate school interests
1. Philosophical Theology: Engaging in philosophical analysis of theological concepts and questions, including debates about the existence of God and the problem of evil.
2. Theology and Science: Exploring the intersections of science and religion, addressing topics such as cosmology, evolution, and the relationship between faith and reason.
3. Sacred Texts and Languages: Studying ancient and sacred languages like Hebrew and Greek to understand original religious texts better.
4. Queer theology: emphasizing the experiences, identities, and voices of LGBTQ+ individuals within religious contexts and engages in a critical reevaluation of religious traditions.
- Outside the classroom
Research
Teaching
Public Speaking
Reading
Sustainable Development Goals (Gender Equality, Quality Education, and Climate Action).
Experience
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Vice-Dean's Secretary
University of Ghana Graduate School
Nov 2022 – Jul 2023
Volunteering
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I work as a full-time volunteer in the organization's communication team as a public relations and assistant social media officer. I provide content for their website, creative writing for social justice and queer theology. I also co-founded a religious initiative called Interfaith Advocacy Campaign, where we create a safe space for queer people of faith and organize events to deconstruct, reconstruct, and communion as queer people of faith.
LGBT+ Rights Ghana
Oct 2019 – Present
Languages
- English (UK) Fluent
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