Akash Surya

My name is Akash Surjya, and I am dedicated to Diligent, Transference and efficiency in my personal life and professional career; Honesty and Faithful in Relationship and Innovative and Progressive in self and career pathways. Currently pursuing a PhD in Theology and Culture at Trinity Western University. Brings a strong combination of academic preparation, cross-cultural experience, communication, and service-oriented leadership and community development skills.

Fellow/Junior Coordinator - Haqdarshak - Odisha, India

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Community development services on social security schemes.
• Farmer schemes, health schemes, and student scholarship schemes.

Youth Worker - Christ Church, Church of England - Coventry, United Kingdom

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Led youth worship and Bible studies and supported youth spiritual formation.

Masters Trainer & Executive - Seva Bharat - Hyderabad, India

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Coordinated lay-leader training programs, including candidate selection and training-location planning.
• Conducted church surveys and assessments to identify partnership opportunities.
• Prepared program budgets, supported approvals, and coordinated resource release.

Academic Dean & Lecturer - Koinonia College of Theology - Pune, India

(2011-01 - 2018-12)

• Designed and developed curriculum, syllabi, and academic calendars.
• Coordinated student admissions, interviews, enrolment, subject allocation, transcripts, and certificates.
• Taught courses in mission and evangelism, gospel and culture, mission in Acts, mission history, and biblical mission.
• Supported academic administration and student development within a theological education setting.

PhD - Theology and Culture - Trinity Western University

Master of Social Work - Social Work - Kalahandi University (2023-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Arts - Indira Gandhi National Open University (2020-12)

Master of Theology in Religion - Religion - Acts Academy of Higher Education (2016-12)

Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies - Kor-In Theological College and Seminary (2011-12)