Department of Practical and Intercultural Theology
Chair, Examination Board
Personal
Having grown up in a Muslim family, Rahman became a Christian in his teens through a Korean missionary. In Teacher Training College, he noticed he was spending most of his time doing outreach and ministry, which helped him understand God’s calling on his life. During a mission outreach as part of his Bible college education, he ventured into a district that had not had much contact with Christianity. This made such an impression on him that he went back to minister there after graduating. After meeting and marrying his Dutch wife, he spent a few years in the Netherlands, before returning as a family for ministry among his own people group. After 12 years of holistic ministry through development work (mostly focusing on healthcare and education), the family was called back to the Netherlands for the sake of their three daughters’ education.
In his spare time, he is a DIYer around the house and enjoys having meaningful conversations with friends on spirituality and life.
Education
Diploma in Theology, Maranatha University College, Accra, Ghana
MATS., Tyndale Theological Seminary, Badhoeverdorp, The Netherlands
MTh., Contextual Theology and Interfaith Relations, Protestantse Theologische Universiteit (PThU), Kampen, The Netherlands
PhD, Johannes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, Germany
Areas of Academic Interest
The interface between the Gospel and culture
The relation between interreligious dialogue and mission
Relations between Islam, Christianity and African Traditional Religions
Current Administrative Responsibilities
Chair, Examination Board
Professional and Ministry Experience
District Minister, Good News Bible Church, Gushegu District, Ghana
Church Planter and leadership development with a sending agency reaching out to Muslims
NGO Director, Project Share Ghana, specialized in holistic development
Chairperson of the Regional Local Council of Churches, an ecumenical body of Evangelicals and Catholics
Klusjesman (Handyman) at Met Gods Begeleiding, Vlissingen, The Netherlands
