Professor of New Testament and Dean of Faculty,
Centre for Global Leadership Development
Jacob Cherian is professor of New Testament and dean of faculty at the Centre for Global Leadership Development (formerly Southern Asia Bible College), where he has served since 1987. He holds a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary, a ThM from Regent College, a BD from Southern Asia Bible College, and a BSc from Jabalpur University.
Dr Jacob’s academic expertise is in New Testament studies, with a particular focus on Pauline theology. His research and teaching emphasise the holistic application of biblical faith, equipping churches for spiritual maturity and integral mission.
He is a member of the Theology Working Group for the Lausanne Movement, where he has made significant contributions, including to the Seoul Statement entitled The Church: The People We Love and Build Up—the official affirmation of the Seoul 2024 global gathering. He is also the author of the Lausanne Movement’s Occasional Paper titled Do You Understand What You Are Reading? Toward a Faithful Hermeneutic of Scripture.
A respected scholar and leader, Dr Jacob has mentored generations of students in biblical studies and leadership formation. He remains actively engaged in theological education and mission initiatives, shaping Christian leaders across South Asia and beyond.
