Viv Grigg, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Theology, The University of Auckland (New Zealand), 2006. Professor of Urban Leadership and Director of WCIU’s Institute for Transformational Urban Leadership.
Grace Ying May
Grace Ying May is the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Director of the Women’s Institute at William Carey International University, and an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies.
Rie Manabe-Kim
Adjunct Faculty
An expert in language acquisition and cross-cultural communications, Dr. Rie Manabe-Kim has lived on three continents and learned four languages. She coaches MATUL students through the complexities of living and learning in their host countries to develop a profound depth of cultural understanding and language competence.
Alvin Mbola
Expert in Inclusive Microfinance and Livelihoods Development with 12+ years of experience in East Africa. Focuses on sustainable livelihoods and community transformation.
Thu Ha Chow
Thu Ha Chow is a portfolio manager and senior credit strategist for the emerging markets debt team at Loomis Sayles Investments Asia.
Peter McLallen
Peter McLallen is the Provost of William Carey International University (WCIU).
Esther Liu
Esther Liu serves as the Vice-Dean of Academic Affairs for Yu Cai Seminary in Beijing, China.
Zablon Bundi Mutongu
Zablon Bundi Mutongu is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration at St. Paul’s University, Limuru, Kenya.
Philomena Njeri Mwaura
Philomena Njeri Mwaura, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department and a former Director of the Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Greg Parsons
PhD in Historical Studies, University of Wales, 2012. Ralph D. Winter Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies
Peter Im, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1992. Professor of Intercultural Studies and Director of the Global Leadership Center.
Joel T. Hamme, Ph.D.
PhD in Biblical Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2014. Associate Professor of Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
Clara Cheng, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2001. Former WCIU professor with expertise in missions, psychological anthropology, and person formation. Associate Professor Emeritus.
James Butare
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Sorbonne University, 1983. WCIU Professor with over 20 years of teaching and advising experience, author of four books on linguistics and languages.
Yalin Xin, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2008. Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and Director of China Studies Institute.
William Bjoraker, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2007. Co-author of The Return to Oral Hermeneutics and Engaging the Jewish World.