Connect With Vonnie

LECTURES
Rev. Vonnie E James
Qualifications & Tertiary Institutions Attended:

• Doctor of Ministry-Candidate (MINTS, 2023)
• M.A. in Theological Studies (MINTS, 2022)
• M. Div. in Theology (GITE, 2022)
• Professional Leadership Certificate (BWA, 2019)
• EQUIP Certified Trainer (EQUIP, 2018)
• Professional John Maxwell Leadership Certificate (OCU, 2017)
• B.A. Theology (UWI, 2014)
• Professional Minor in Journalism (CARIMAC, 2014)
• Professional Certificate in HIV/STI Testing Skills (UTCWI, 2014)
• UCJ Accredited (110 Credits M.Div. Eq.) Four-Year Professional Diploma in Ministerial Studies (UTCWI, 2014)
• B.A. Theological Studies (MINTS, 2010)
• Professional Diploma in Electronics Technician (ICS/ Penn Foster Career School, 1995)

Courses Taught/ Currently Teaching:

• Church As Community Development 
• Leadership (SALT Model)
• Research Methods

​Area(s) of Specialization & Research Interest:

• Spirituality Intersection With Real Life
• Theology

CURRENT CAPSTONE/PROJECT/THESIS
1. 1 Timothy: A Commentary
2. Ephesians: A Commentary
3. "Joel: A Commentary" 
4,. "Domestic Violence and the Caribbean Context: Aiding the response of Grenada's religious community"

RESEARCHER 

USAID Y-RIE Community Researcher (2023-Current)

GITE/MINTS (2008-2023)

French Red Cross (2004-2006)

PAST PROJECTS/THESES
1. "An Assessment of The Hope Valley Experimental School: A Model for The Church and Theological Institutions to Integrate People With Disabilities"
2. "James: A Contextual, Pastoral And Theological Commentary"
3. "Caribbean Sexuality: A Theological and Pastoral Response"
4. "James: Biblical Leadership Lessons for Today"
​

MEMBERSHIP
Vonnie is a member of the Society for Christian Scholars. 

The Society of Christian Scholars equips missional ​Christian academics to have redemptive influence for Christ among their students, colleagues, institutions, and academic disciplines.
Vonnie is surveying the  American Academy of Religion. It is the largest scholarly society dedicated to the academic study of religion, with more than 8,000 members around the world. Its mission is to foster excellence in the academic study of religion and enhance the public understanding of religion.
​

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

• Calliste Government School
• Grenada Baptist Association
• ​Grenada Institute For Theological Education

ARTICLES & PAPERS

• Academia
• Researchgate
• The Grenadian Voice