Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

SENIOR LECTURER, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, since 2005per ORCID

Publishing since 2012, latest 2026

PROFILE OF REV DR KWABENA OPUNI-FRIMPONG (PhD in African Christianity, MTh in Christian Education, B.A. (Hons) in Study of Religions & Political Science, Diploma in Theology) REV DR KWABENA OPUNI-FRIMPONG is a Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) since 1991. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in African Christianity. He has served as a former Presbytery Youth Coordinator at the then Akuapem/Volta Presbytery Akropong Akuapem, General Youth Secretary… More on ORCID

Religious studies
Sociology and Political Science
Education
Safety Research
Anthropology
General Health Professions

In their own words

African Christianity
Public Theology
African Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Publications: 292012–2026
Citations: 120to those papers
h-index: 5i10-index 4
Field-weighted impact: 2.881.00 is the world average
World top 10%: 31%8 of 26 scored papers
Open access: 100%26 of the 26 whose access is recorded

3 other works — preprints, datasets and the like — are listed but not counted.

Google Scholar shows 154 citations, h-index 7 and i10-index 5 (134 citations and h-index 7 since 2021), as of October 10, 2026. It also counts theses, books and web pages, so it runs higher.

By year

Papers, and the citations to them

Publications, left axisCitations to that year’s papers, right axis2026 still in progress

Career

As their ORCID record read on October 4, 2026

Positions

SENIOR LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENTKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technologysince 2005
Presbytery Chairperson, Asante PresbyteryPresbyterian Chuch of Ghana2009–2013

Education

Doctor of Philosophy African Christianity, TheologyUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal - Pietermaritzburg Campus
Masters of Theology, Christian EducationUnion Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education1999–2000

Honours, memberships and service

Publications

29 in all

Digital Stewardship: Towards Theology of Digital Banking
2026E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.38159/ehass.20267410
The role of research and strategic intelligence in mission: The Ghana Evangelism Committee and the making of the “Unfinished Task” in Ghana
2026

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Citations received each year

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To all their work, old papers included. Google Scholar also counts citations from theses, books and web pages, so its line runs higher.

What they work on

From the classification of each paper

Subfields

Religious studies2172%
Sociology and Political Science1966%
Education27%
Safety Research27%
Anthropology13%
General Health Professions13%
Management Information Systems13%
Philosophy13%

Health Sciences
Social Sciences

Topics most written on

Christian Theology and Mission21
Religion, Society, and Development19
Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies13
Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education4
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health1
African cultural and philosophical studies1
Anthropological Studies and Insights1
Biblical Studies and Interpretation1
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI1
FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance1
Media, Religion, Digital Communication1
Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare1

Who they write with

Their most frequent co-authors, and the papers those co-authors share

Where their co-authors are

0% of their 26 papers with recorded affiliations have a co-author abroad

Most frequent partner countries

Papers with at least one author in that country.

Institutions written with most

Kwame Nkrumah UniversityZM3 papers
University of Cape CoastGH1 paper
St. Monica's College of EducationGH1 paper

Where they publish

E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences10
E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies9
Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology3
Pentecostalism Charismaticism and Neo-Prophetic Movements Journal3
SonLife Press2
Journal of Education and Learning Technology1

Development goals addressed

From each paper’s title and abstract

16Peace, justice and strong institutions7
4Quality education4
1No poverty3
10Reduced inequalities3
3Good health and well-being1
5Gender equality1

Most cited

Indigenous Knowledge and Christian Missions:(Perspectives of Akan Leadership Formation on Christian Leadership Development)
SonLife Press
201248 citations
Doing Public Theology in African Christianity: A Reflection on Communiques by Churches in Ghana
E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies16
202112 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Gold
Christian Ministry of Advocacy
SonLife Press

AWARDS, Conferment of Honorary Award ‘In recognition of your outstanding leadership in the promotion of good corporate governance and excellent leadership in your sphere of influence’

Institute of Directors – Ghana

Chief Executive OfficerAlliance for Christian Advocacy Africa

On their papers

Every institution they have given on a paper.

E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences

Chieftaincy and the Church: A theological reflection on misconceptions, distance and engagement

2026E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.38159/ehass.20267716

The Bible and Public Theology in African Christianity

2023Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and TheologyJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding4 citations10.38159/motbit.2023552

An Examination of the Role of Public Theology in the Church’s Efforts Toward National Transformation in Ghana

2023E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding5 citations10.38159/erats.2023964

An Exploration into the Public Theology of the Basel Missionary Society in Ghana

2023E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding3 citations10.38159/erats.2023941

The Participation of the Church in Wealth Creation in Ghana: A Reflection on the Role of Public Theology

2023E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding2 citations10.38159/erats.2023974

The Church and the Quest for Peaceful and Credible Elections in Ghana

2023E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding1 citation10.38159/ehass.2023466

Public Theology, the Church and Youth Development in Ghana

2023E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding1 citation10.38159/ehass.20234104

The Place of Public Theology in the Relationship between the Church and Traditional Leaders Toward the Social Development of Ghana

2023Pentecostalism Charismaticism and Neo-Prophetic Movements JournalJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.38159/pecanep.2023423

Public Theology and Democratic Consolidation in Ghana: Challenges and Responses

2023E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.38159/ehass.2023472

A Critical Analysis of the Ghanaian Context, Experience and Perspectives of Public Theology

2023E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.38159/ehass.2023484

The Accra Confession and Public Theology in African Christianity: The Ghanaian Experience

2023E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.38159/erats.2023984

Public Theology, Media and National Orientation in Ghana

2023E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.38159/ehass.2023497

Public Theology and Leadership Rudiments in African Christianity: The Expectations and Deficiencies in Ghana

2023E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding1 citation10.38159/erats.2023992

Premarital Sex among JHS Students in Ashanti Region of Ghana: Some Lessons for Christian Advocacy

2022E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen access0 citations10.38159/erats.2022871

Doing Public Theology in African Christianity: A Reflection on Communiques by Churches in Ghana

2021E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding12 citations10.38159/erats.20217111

The Akan Traditional Leadership Formation: Some Lessons for Christian Leadership Formation

2021E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding11 citations10.38159/ehass.2021272

Akan Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Christian Faith in Ghana: A Review of the Major Works of Robert Rattray

2021E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding8 citations10.38159/erats.2021781

Christian Advocacy Ministry in African Christianity: The Nature, Prospects and Challenges in Ghana

2021Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and TheologyJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding5 citations10.38159/motbit.2021351

Christian Faith and Akan Culture in Ghana: A Review of Major Works of Sidney George Williamson

2021Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and TheologyJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding3 citations10.38159/motbit.2021321

Jesus Shall Reign? An Examination of Christian Mission to the Akan Palace

2021Pentecostalism Charismaticism and Neo-Prophetic Movements JournalJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding1 citation10.38159/pecanep.2021241

An Exploration into Akan Traditional Patterns of Learning and its Significance for Contemporary Akan Christian Formation

2021Journal of Education and Learning TechnologyJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding1 citation10.38159/jelt.2021221

Conversion Experience of Akan Christian Royals in Ghana

2021E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst author1 citation10.38159/ehass.20212112

The Significance of the Black Stool as an Educational Resource in Akan Traditional Patterns of Learning

2021E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding1 citation10.38159/erats.20217101

Christian Advocacy Ministry on Pandemics: The Ghanaian Example on HIV/AIDS

2021Pentecostalism Charismaticism and Neo-Prophetic Movements JournalJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.38159/pecanep.2021251

Christian Ministry of Advocacy

2015SonLife PressReport12 citations

How it can be read

100% free to read, of the 26 recorded

Diamond 4 · 14%Free to read and to publish
Gold 22 · 76%In an open-access journal
Unknown 3 · 10%Not recorded by the source

The Akan Traditional Leadership Formation: Some Lessons for Christian Leadership Formation

E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences5

202111 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Gold

Akan Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Christian Faith in Ghana: A Review of the Major Works of Robert Rattray

E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies4

20218 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Gold