Shandirai K. Mawokomatanda, Th.D. (cand.) Research Assistant & Administrator, Religion and Conflict Transformation Program B.A., Lycoming College (Social Services Marketing) M.T.S., Wesley Theological Seminary (Biblical Studies) M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary S.T.M., Boston University School of Theology (Social Ethics) Th.D. (candidate), Boston University School of Theology (Global Ethics) (expected 2010)

Email: shandim at bu.edu

Shandi K. Mawokomatanda is a United Methodist minister – a certified candidate for Ordained Ministry in the Baltimore-Washington Conference; He has served as a Local Pastor in the New England Conference at Grace Linn Memorial UMC, Maine (2005-2007). Prior to coming to Boston, he served as a Chaplain Intern at George Mason University through the United College Ministries of Northern Virginia (UCMNV), an ecumenical campus ministry organization (2001-2004). And prior to attending seminary, he was the Director of Funds Distribution and Community Building at the Lycoming County United Way, Pennsylvania (1999-2000).

Shandi now serves as a Research Assistant and Program Administrator for the Religion and Conflict Transformation Program. He is a Th.D. candidate as Boston University’s School of Theology in the area of Global Ethics. He is also a candidate for the BTI Certificate in Religion and Conflict Transformation, and for the Graduate Certificate in African Studies offered through the Boston University African Studies Center.

Shandi has served as a Teaching Assistant for Rodney Petersen in two courses offered at Boston University: Engaging Conflict Well; and International Conflict Transformation: Religion and the Ministry of Reconciliation. His research interests are in the area of Ecclesiology and Political Ethics, with a special interest in the church’s engagement in the Ministry of Reconciliation and Peacebuilding in Africa’s Political Economy.

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