Faculty
World-class biblical research scholars dedicated to training the next generation of Scripture-governed academics
Our Academic Faculty
CIBREST faculty members are not merely academics — they are pastor-scholars who combine rigorous scholarship with genuine faith. Each faculty member is committed to the art of Scripture-governed research, training the next generation of biblical research scholars to engage every field of human knowledge from a biblical frame of reference.
"The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."
— 2 Timothy 2:2Faculty at a Glance
- 8 faculty members across two faculties
- Specialisations spanning 30+ theological disciplines
- Faculty of Pure Theology & Applied Theology
- All grounded in Scripture-based methodology
- Active researchers publishing in IJBRS
- Open to new doctoral-level faculty members
Founder & President-Chancellor
The visionary scholar behind CIBREST and its groundbreaking research frameworks
Prof. (Pastor) Dele A. Ilesanmi
President-Chancellor · DisciplementorProf. (Pastor) Dele A. Ilesanmi
President-Chancellor & Disciplementor | Founder, CIBREST
Professor Dele A. Ilesanmi is the Founder and President-Chancellor of the ChristoPress Institute of Biblical Research Studies and Theological Education (CIBREST). He is widely regarded as a pioneering figure in the field of Biblical Research Studies, having developed groundbreaking research frameworks including Grounded Truth Theory and Scriptural Review Methodology.
He holds appointments at Testament Theological Seminary, Nigeria and Chosen Life Christian Seminary University, Nigeria, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Biblical Research Studies (IJBRS).
Research Interests
Selected Publications
- Grounded Truth Theory as a Scripture-Governed Research Framework IJBRS 2026
- The Biblical Meaning of the Good Shepherd in John 10:1–11 IJBRS 2026
- Faith Theology as a Non-Empirical Approach to Understanding Divine Truth IJBRS 2025
- The Imperative of Scriptural Review in Biblical Research Studies IJBRS 2025
- From Literature Review to Scriptural Review IJBRS 2025
- Towards a Theowordiness Evaluation Model for Scholarly Writings IJBRS 2025
- Foundations of Theological Studies Book
- Biblical Research 1 & 2 Book
- Pure Theology Book
Contributing Faculty & Scholars
CIBREST is supported by a growing network of distinguished scholars contributing to our research community
Dr. Timothy Imuwahen
Research Faculty · PhD
Dr. Akande Silas B.
Research Faculty · PhD
Evang. Dr. Eyarefe Oghenekowhoro Stephen
Research Faculty · PhDEmmanuel Simon Audu
Research Scholar
Prof. Mrs. Akanbi Deborah
Research Faculty · Prof.
Dr. Sunday Emmanuel Fadugba
Research Faculty · PhD
Pst. (Mrs.) Taiwo J. Ilesanmi
Research ScholarJoin Our Faculty
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