rev. deacon prof. dr
sherman kuek ofs

Convenor & Speaker (English / BM)

The Reverend Deacon Professor Dr Sherman Kuek OFS is a permanent deacon of the Catholic Church, a Secular Franciscan, theologian, teacher, and preacher. As a deacon, he is incardinated in the Diocese of Melaka Johor, Malaysia. As a theologian, Deacon Sherman is the Cornelius Cardinal Sim Professor of Theology and Dialogue at the Christian Institute for Theological Engagement (CHRISTE), an academic research institute chartered under the prerogative of the United Nations Treaty Series 49006/49007 and affiliated with the School of Theology and Interfaith Studies of Polê Universitaire Euclide. As a teacher of the Catholic faith, he is also the Convenor of the Splendour Project, a Catholic apostolate for formation, evangelisation, and discipleship. Deacon Sherman spends much of his time communicating the Christian faith through prolific speaking, writing and media production. His work involves teaching at academic institutions and also in non-academic contexts. His Doctor of Theology degree was conferred by Trinity Theological College in Singapore. More information about him can be found on www.shermankuek.com.