The Reverend Deacon Professor Dr Sherman Kuek OFS, a permanent deacon of the Catholic Church and a Secular Franciscan, is an advanced interdisciplinary scholar, theologian, teacher, and preacher. Incardinated in the Diocese of Malacca Johore, Malaysia, his academic specialisation lies at the nexus of ecclesial public theology and formative epistemologies. The hallmark of his intellectual approach is the integration of academic rigour with public-facing engagement to promote theological literacy and critical thinking among Christians. His Doctor of Theology degree was conferred by Trinity Theological College in Singapore.

As convenor of the Splendour Project, a Catholic apostolate for formation, evangelisation, and discipleship, Deacon Sherman is a prolific speaker, writer, and media producer who shapes the discourse on catechesis for the laity. He is also the Cornelius Cardinal Sim Professor of Theology and Dialogue at the Christian Institute for Theological Engagement (CHRISTE), and holds visiting professorships and lectureships at institutions of higher learning in Malaysia and internationally. In addition, he sits on the Editorial Board of the Scopus-indexed International Journal of Asian Christianity (IJAC). 

Related websites on Deacon Sherman's life and work:
| www.shermankuek.com |
| www.splendourproject.com |
| www.christeonline.org |