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Faculty Mission
The Faculty of Divinity, Spirituality & Moral Philosophy (FDSMP) advances rigorous, evidence-based scholarship in Hebrew Scriptures, Judean legal and philosophical traditions, African–Hebraic civilizational studies, and covenant-based ethical leadership.
The Faculty is committed to:
Archaeologically and textually grounded research
Open scholarly debate
Transparency regarding contested historical interpretations
Distinguishing theological formation from historical-critical scholarship
Training students in both faith literacy and academic methodology
Our mission
Our mission is to advance rigorous, evidence-based scholarship in Hebrew Scriptures, Judean legal and philosophical traditions, African–Hebraic civilizational studies, and covenant-based ethical leadership.
Our vision
Our Faculty envisions a world where wisdom and compassion illuminate the paths of humanity, guiding individuals toward profound understanding, ethical living, and spiritual awakening.
Academic Programs & Institutional Frameworks
Academic Integrity & Methodological Framework
Evidence-Based Scholarship
All academic programs within FDSMP require:
Engagement with primary sources in original languages where applicable
Use of peer-reviewed scholarship
Archaeological and inscriptional evidence where relevant
Methodological transparency in historical reconstruction
Students are trained to distinguish between:
Established scholarly consensus
Majority scholarly positions
Minority or emerging hypotheses
Theological interpretations
Transparency Regarding Contested Historical Claims
The Faculty acknowledges ongoing scholarly debate in various areas, including:
The nature of the United Monarchy
Interpretations of early Israelite state formation
Israelite–Kushite–Kemetic interactions
Claims in African–Hebraic identity discourse
Diaspora identity formation
Courses label contested theories and require analysis of competing arguments.
No claim is presented as settled fact without scholarly support.
FDSMP distinguishes between:
Theological Formation
Normative faith commitments
Covenant theology
Leadership preparation
Pastoral development and
Historical-Critical Research
Archaeological investigation
Textual criticism
Philological analysis
Comparative historiography
Students in these tracks are trained in both but must know the differences between theological and historical interpretations.
Theological Formation vs. Historical-Critical Research
Dual Competency Training
All degree programs integrate:
Faith literacy (scripture, tradition, ritual systems, ethical frameworks)
Academic method (research design, historiography, textual criticism, peer review standards)
Graduates are expected to:
Interpret sacred texts responsibly
Engage critically with academic scholarship
Distinguish devotional teaching from historical claims
Participate in scholarly discourse with intellectual integrity