Research, Awards and Honors
Professor Dele Alaba Ilesanmi is a prolific researcher and scholar whose research interests encompass Biblical Research Studies, Biblical Christian Education, Faith Theology, Theoretical Theology, Biblical Theory, theological epistemology, and research methodology. His scholarship focuses on the development of new conceptual frameworks, theories, and methodological approaches for understanding biblical knowledge, theological inquiry, Christian education, and faith-based scholarship.
He has produced an extensive body of scholarly work comprising journal articles, conference papers, books, monographs, book chapters, magazine articles, and research theses. His publications explore important themes including Biblical Research Methodology, Scriptural Review, Faith Theology, Pneumagogy, African Theology, Christian Education, Biblical Interpretation, Christianity and Globalisation, Christian Morality, and the relationship between religion and society.
A notable dimension of his research is his contribution to the development of innovative theoretical perspectives in Biblical and Theological Studies. His scholarly work includes contributions to Pneumagogy, a proposed framework for teaching and learning in Christian education; Faith Theology; Scriptural Review as a research method; Theowordiness Evaluation Model; Pneumagenesial Theory; and Theogenesial and Theogogical approaches to theological inquiry. These contributions demonstrate his commitment to advancing specialised and interdisciplinary approaches to biblical and theological scholarship.
Professor Ilesanmi is also the author of several books and monographs in theology, Biblical Research Studies, Christian Education, African Christianity, and comparative education. His scholarly output includes works such as Foundations of Theological Studies: A Guide to Teachers and Students, Biblical Research: Introduction to Biblical Research Writing, Biblical Research: Etymology and Concept of Research, African Theology: A Theogenesial and Theogogical Comparison, Jesus is God: An Eloquent Testimony from the Qur’an and the Bible, and Pneumagogy in Christian Education.
Awards and Honors
Professor Ilesanmi's academic, leadership, and professional contributions have been recognised through several awards, commendations, and honours. His notable recognitions include:
- Best President of the Federation of Ekiti State Students Union (FESSU), Federal Polytechnic, Offa.
- Commendation from the Redeemed Christian Church of God for distinguished service to the Lord during the period 2016–2018.
- Best Executive Member of the International Institute of Christian Theologians, Scholars and Professionals, 2023.
- Biblical Researcher of the Year, International Institute of Christian Theologians, Scholars and Professionals, 2025.
These awards and honours reflect Professor Dele Alaba Ilesanmi's commitment to scholarship, Christian education, theological research, leadership, professional service, and the advancement of Biblical Research Studies.
