Fred Adadey

Fred Cudjoe Adadey, PhD, is an intercultural theologian, missiologist, and researcher specializing in mixed-methods research, global Pentecostalism, leadership, and community development. He holds a doctorate from the University of Roehampton, where his research analyzed the intersections of pastoral leadership, healthcare, and education in West Africa. Dr. Adadey’s extensive teaching experience spans higher education, secondary schools, and international language institutes across the UK, Ghana, and Thailand.

Alongside his academic work, he serves as the Vice Chairman of the Diaspora African Scholars and Researchers Association (DASRA). He is also the Community Development and Research Coordinator for the PRF Institute, an Associate Editor for the Global Journal of Educational Research, Policy and Practice, and an active member of the European Research Network on Global Pentecostalism (GloPent).

Education:

Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies – University of Roehampton (London, UK)
PgCert in Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (ILTHE) – University of Roehampton (London, UK, 2024)
M.Th. in Intercultural Studies – Fuller Theological Seminary (California, USA)
M.A. in Theology and Leadership – University of Roehampton (London, UK)
H.N.D. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering – Ho Technical University (Ghana)

Publications:

Journal Article: Adadey, F. C. and Oladipupo, V. (2026) “Pentecostalism, gender and leadership roles in West Africa: Reimagining and negotiating patriarchal religious constructs,” Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity, pp. 1–18. doi: 10.1080/27691616.2026.2629388.
Journal Article: Ekanem, I. E., Ikoh, N. F., Adadey, F. C., and Udoh, U. P. (2025) “Influence of Parents religiosity and family size on pupils’ social skills acquisition among primary school pupils in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, Nigeria,” Global Journal of Educational Research, Policy and Practice, 1(1), pp. 111-119.
Journal Article: “Pentecostalism and Current Development in West Africa: Reimagining the Pentecostal Landscape, Politics, and Vision,” Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology (2024).
Book Review: “Social Research Methods for Students and Scholars of Theology and Religious Studies,” Pneuma(2025).

Classes:

Theology and Culture