Dr Peter Christofides

Peter holds an Honours degree in Theology (Practical Theology) from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and has worked at the YMCA in Johannesburg amongst street children. He went on to complete an MA (Biblical Studies) from the University of Johannesburg, where he also undertook a Doctorate (D. Litt et Phil) on peace and reconciliation. Peter has worked at the South African Broadcasting Corporation as a television producer in the Religious Department. He has been a lecturer and Dean of Students at the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa in Johannesburg where he headed up the Missions Department as well as the Biblical Languages Department. He also went on to complete a second doctorate (PhD) on the “rediscovery of the role of the laity in the mission of the church”.