Research at ICOF Global University grows out of our identity: a community of faith and scholarship serving African society. Our faculty and doctoral candidates pursue questions where theology, education, business and technology meet the lived realities of Cameroon and the wider continent.
Research & Innovation
Scholarship in service of the church, the community and the continent.
The Dissertation Council
Doctoral scholarship is examined by the Dissertation Council, presided over by Professor Emeritus Arch Bishop Godfred Anyere Tah. Every Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Ministry dissertation passes through supervised research, defense and review, holding our doctoral graduates to international standards of academic rigor.
Fields of Inquiry
- Systematic and practical theology in African contexts
- Liberation theology and identity politics
- Theology and criminology
- Christian counseling and behavioral/temperament therapy
- Education and inclusive learning
- Finance, management and non-profit governance
- Community development and rehabilitation
PPDI-RC: Applied Research & Development
Through the Personal Professional Development Industry & Resource Center in Nigeria, directed by Prof. Barnabas Oluwaleye, the university pursues applied research and professional training in behavioral therapy, agritourism and agritech, digital business development, medical social work and community development — connecting scholarship directly to industry and community practice.
Research Training
Research methods, academic writing and supervised dissertation work are integral to our master’s and doctoral programs. Candidates study with supervisors who publish and practice in their fields, and defend their work before the Dissertation Council. Prospective researchers should review the doctoral admission requirements or contact the Registrar at registrar@iguc.net.
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